Pub Date : 2026-01-30DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102371
Xing Xu , He Huang , Ly Tran
This study maps global research on international students’ cross-cultural adaptation through a structural topic modeling review. Based on textual analysis of 1122 abstracts, it advances prior reviews by tracing thematic patterns both across and within abstracts over seven decades, and empirically identifies ten nuanced topic areas alongside a shift toward more relational, critical, and contextual understanding of adaptation. These findings offer a foundation for more informed and inclusive research on international students’ adaptation, particularly as global mobility continues and is increasingly shaped by shifting political, sociocultural, and technological dynamics. Despite these insights, the dataset underrepresents recent AI-related work, and structural topic modeling cannot explain why themes evolve, indicating the need for updated data and complementary qualitative and contextual analyses to better understand technological, structural, and other emerging dimensions of adaptation.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-24DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102377
Shuxin Cheng , Yiying Xiong
Research investigating the role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the mental health of international students is scarce. This cross-sectional study explored whether self-reported ACEs are associated with intensified depressive symptoms among international students, as well as the mediating role of acculturative stress and moderating role of psychological flexibility in the association. 153 international students in the U.S. completed an online questionnaire measuring the key variables. The PROCESS macro version 5.0 for SPSS was utilized for mediation and moderation analyses. The results revealed a high prevalence of ACEs in the present sample. ACEs was a strong and unique predictor of depressive symptoms. Acculturative stress significantly mediated the association between ACEs and depressive symptoms, while psychological flexibility moderated the association between ACEs and acculturative stress. Exploratory analyses illustrating the varied mediating and moderating effects for acculturative stress subtypes, including perceived discrimination, homesickness, perceived hate, fear, stress due to change, and guilt, were also discussed. The findings highlighted the importance of providing trauma-informed support for international students with ACEs exposure.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102373
Mina Choi , Matthew J.A. Craig , Mei-Chen Lin , Jihyun Kim
This study investigates the impact of virtual reality (VR)-based intergroup interactions on domestic students’ attitudes and intergroup anxiety toward international students from Asian countries. Grounded in Intergroup Contact Theory (Allport, 1954), we conducted an experimental study examining whether cooperative interaction partner (domestic vs. international) and interaction outcomes (win vs. lose) influence post-contact attitudes and intergroup anxiety reduction. The results provided mixed support for VR as a tool for fostering positive intergroup contact. Contrary to expectations, interactions with international students did not significantly enhance attitudes toward them, nor did interactions with domestic students reinforce positive in-group attitudes. Results also found that domestic students were more likely to desire future interactions with an international partner after a win, whereas they preferred future interactions with a domestic partner following a loss. These findings underscore the nuanced role of VR interaction outcomes in shaping intergroup dynamics and suggest that carefully structured VR experiences may be necessary for promoting intergroup perceptions and fostering intercultural engagement.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102372
Olga-Potitsa Stoumpos , Daniel Huang , Anita Eseosa Ogbeide , Ritesh Chimoriya , Katarzyna Olcoń , Stephen Bolaji , Tinashe Dune
Colour-blind racial and ethnic attitudes, often viewed as promoting equality, can negatively affect non-White individuals by ignoring colonial history, institutional racism, and discrimination. This study investigated how colour-blind attitudes are correlated with factors including demographic and cultural competence-related characteristics among 300 Australian mental health practitioners. Participants, aged 18 or older, were recruited through social media and professional associations, and completed an online survey with demographic questions and validated scales, including the Colour-Blind Racial Attitudes Scale (CoBRAS) and the Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding (BIDR). Spearman’s rank-order correlations and multiple linear regression analyses were used to explore relationships between practitioners' colour-blind attitudes and demographic and cultural competence-related variables. The results showed that gender (β = 11.98, p < 0.001), occupation (β = 2.09, p < 0.001), years of work experience (β = 4.93, p < 0.001), and attendance of cultural competence training (β = 2.87, p < 0.01) were significantly associated with colour-blind attitudes. No significant relationship was found between BIDR scores and CoBRAS total scores (β = 0.03, p = 0.848). The study reveals that mental health practitioners in Australia adopt colour-blind racial and ethnic attitudes, indicating a need for enhanced cultural competence training to improve care for non-White clients and foster more inclusive mental health practices.
不分肤色的种族和民族态度通常被视为促进平等，但由于忽视殖民历史、制度性种族主义和歧视，会对非白人个体产生负面影响。本研究调查了300名澳大利亚心理健康从业人员的色盲态度如何与人口统计学和文化能力相关特征等因素相关。参与者年龄在18岁或以上，通过社交媒体和专业协会招募，并完成了一项包含人口统计问题和有效量表的在线调查，包括有色人种种族态度量表（CoBRAS）和理想反应平衡清单（BIDR）。采用Spearman秩序相关和多元线性回归分析探讨了从业人员的色盲态度与人口统计学和文化能力相关变量之间的关系。结果表明，性别（β = 11.98, p <； 0.001）、职业（β = 2.09, p <； 0.001）、工作年限（β = 4.93, p <； 0.001）和参加文化能力培训（β = 2.87, p <； 0.01）与色盲态度有显著相关。BIDR评分与CoBRAS总分无显著相关（β = 0.03, p = 0.848）。该研究表明，澳大利亚的心理健康从业人员对种族和族裔的态度不分肤色，这表明需要加强文化能力培训，以改善对非白人客户的护理，并促进更具包容性的心理健康实践。
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Pub Date : 2026-01-21DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102376
Jenny Roth , Anasha Kannan Poyil , Paul Maher , Christina A. Bauer
Immigration remains a relevant topic in a globalized world and understanding of acculturation processes is important to contribute to the well-functioning of multicultural societies. Building on a cognitive balance approach we test predictions from a Multiple Identity Integration Model. The model predicts that host culture identification depends on identification with the home culture and perceived cultural differences. Only when perceived cultural differences are small (i.e., home and host culture are perceived to be similar), migrants’ identification with their home culture will be associated with a simultaneous strong host culture identification (i.e., identity integration). Yet, when perceived cultural differences are large, immigrants will either more strongly identify with their home culture or their host culture. We tested predictions using two secondary data sets (N = 289, N = 183) of immigrants in Germany. Results largely support predictions from the model: across both datasets, perceived cultural differences moderated the relationship between home culture identification and German host identification. When cultural differences were low, stronger home identification predicted stronger German host identification; but when cultural differences where high, stronger home identification tended to be negatively related to German identification. This distinguishes perceptions of cultures from immigrants’ identification with those cultures helping to understanding individual factors contributing to different acculturation positions.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-21DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102374
Zhidan Zhou , Mingsheng Li , Georgeta M. Hodis , Stephen M. Croucher
The globalization of education has underscored the critical role of cultural intelligence (CQ) in teaching and learning, especially for native English-speaking teachers (NESTs) in China. This study explores the impact of CQ on the teaching effectiveness of NESTs and the learning outcomes of Chinese university students. Drawing on semi-structured interviews, this research delves into the challenges and opportunities presented in cross-cultural teaching environments. It explores the multifaceted dimensions of CQ and their influence on pedagogical strategies, classroom dynamics, and student engagement. Participants who described CQ-aligned practices reported more adaptive teaching and richer student participation. The study highlights the importance of integrating CQ into teacher preparation programs and suggests practical implications for educators and policymakers aiming to foster intercultural competence in global academic settings.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-21DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102370
Brenda Shein, Xiang Zhou
In the U.S., cross-race friendships have been linked with several positive outcomes such as higher self-esteem, stronger academic motivation, and improved outgroup attitudes, yet most research has focused on White-minority relationships. Much less is known about minority-minority (interminority) friendships, which remain understudied despite being shaped by distinct structural and historical dynamics. To address this gap, a systematized review was conducted to examine predictors and outcomes of interminority friendships among racial-ethnic minority (REM) youth in the United States. This search spanned four databases (e.g., PsycINFO, ERIC, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) and resulted in 16 studies after two stages of article review. Studies were analyzed using thematic analysis and a socio-ecological framework was applied post-hoc to make sense of the data. Four key predictors emerged that encompassed microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem-level factors. Outcomes included heightened awareness of racialization processes in society, attitude and behavior changes, and improved well-being. Broader implications for research and practice are also discussed.
在美国，跨种族友谊与一些积极的结果有关，比如更高的自尊、更强的学习动机和改善的外群体态度，然而大多数研究都集中在白人和少数族裔的关系上。人们对少数民族（少数民族间）友谊的了解少得多，尽管受到不同的结构和历史动态的影响，但对这种友谊的研究仍然不足。为了解决这一差距，研究人员进行了一项系统的回顾，以检查美国少数种族-少数民族（REM）青年中少数民族间友谊的预测因素和结果。该检索跨越了四个数据库（如PsycINFO、ERIC、Web of Science和b谷歌Scholar），经过两个阶段的文章评审，最终得到16项研究。使用专题分析对研究进行了分析，并在事后应用了社会生态框架来理解数据。出现了四个关键的预测因子，包括微系统、中系统、外系统和宏观系统水平的因素。结果包括提高对社会种族化过程的认识，态度和行为的改变，以及幸福感的改善。对研究和实践的更广泛的影响也进行了讨论。
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Pub Date : 2026-01-19DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102369
Dolores Morera-Bello , Maryurena Lorenzo , Daniel Buraschi , Naira Delgado
The current complex migration context requires a deep knowledge of the attitudes and beliefs of the receiving societies, to create reception policies that ensure coexistence, protection of the living conditions and human rights of all groups involved. This requires analysing and distinguishing the social perception of different migrant groups, hypothesising significant differences between them according to their origin. We also expect that the differences in the image of each group will be linked to predisposition to interpersonal interaction and to support of inclusive immigration policies. A sample of 320 residents (76.3 % women) responded to a questionnaire that included a humanity scale, along with other perceptual and attitudinal variables, such as global liking, perception of threat, moral exclusion, social distance and support for inclusive migration policies, in relation to four context-relevant groups: Moroccans, Senegalese, Venezuelans and Ukrainians. The results showed significant differences between the migrant groups, with the Moroccan presenting the most negative image in terms of dehumanisation, dislike, perception of threat and moral exclusion. The regression analysis showed that dehumanisation and disliking were the most powerful predictors for social distance, whereas moral exclusion, realistic threat and liking best predicted valuation of inclusive policies. Overall, the results underline the importance of knowing the particular image of each migrant group, in relation to both interpersonal contact and the establishment of reception policies, when carrying out social policies or anti-prejudice campaigns in the receiving populations.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-19DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102375
Muluneh Animut Tilahun , Mellese Madda Gatisso , Abdu Muhammed Ali
Interreligious marriage has been a significant part of South Wollo communities for centuries, vital in promoting peaceful coexistence and social harmony. Individuals from different religions have intermarried, lived together, and formed strong bonds, cultivating a tradition of tolerance, mutual understanding, and respect. This study examines interreligious marriage practices and their contributions to promoting social integration and peaceful coexistence among the South Wollo communities. In so doing, a qualitative research approach with a phenomenological study design was employed. Primary data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and observations, and subsequently analyzed thematically with narrative interpretations. The study revealed that interreligious marriages in South Wollo show the strong influence of cultural traditions and local customs that transcend rigid religious boundaries in the area. Besides, decisions regarding the religious upbringing of children in interfaith families are influenced by various factors, including personal agreements between the couples, economic power dynamics within the household, gender preferences, family and societal pressures, and the level of religious commitment of the parents. The study also highlights the contributions of interreligious marriage to social integration in South Wollo. These include: strengthening family ties across religions, reducing religious conflicts, breaking down stereotypes, enhancing economic collaboration, and inclusive community identity. Hence, the study implies that interreligious marriages foster social integration, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence by transcending rigid religious boundaries and blending diverse cultural traditions. By promoting interfaith dialogue, organizing ongoing cultural exchange and experience-sharing programs, positive outcomes can be achieved in other regions with religious and ethnic diversity.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-16DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102363
Jiyoung Han, Eunyoung Choi, Soonhwa Yoo
This study employed Q-methodology to identify and explore different types of self-awareness among middle-aged Korean immigrant women in Australia. Following the Q-methodology, a broad concourse of statements was initially collected through an extensive literature review and interviews with nine Korean immigrant women in Australia, resulting in 100 statements. Based on the theoretical and empirical concourse constructed for this study, the final Q-set of 47 statements was developed through an iterative process of sampling and refinement to ensure comprehensive representation of the participants’ subjective viewpoints. Q-sorting was conducted with thirty-four middle-aged Korean immigrant women who were selected as the P-sample. The factor analysis identified four types of self-awareness. Type 1, the “Self-Reflective” type tended to redefine the purpose and direction of their lives with a focus on themselves. Type 2, the “Striving-to-Adapt” type sought to find meaning in life and adjust to the immigrant environment despite low life satisfaction. Type 3, the “Socially Aware” type demonstrated high sensitivity to social contexts and maintained harmonious relationships. Type 4, the “Outsider” type experienced emotional and cultural disconnection, expressing a desire to return to Korea in later life. These findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of Korean immigrant women's self-awareness and provide foundational insights for designing culturally tailored counseling programs. By acknowledging the psychological and cultural needs specific to women with different types of self-awareness, this study supports the development of interventions that foster well-being and social integration in multicultural contexts.
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