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ISSN : 1229-0688
This study aimed to investigate the moderation effect of Personal Growth Initiative in the relationship between acculturative stress and sociocultural adjustment, as well as between acculturative stress and mental health problems experienced by Chinese students studying in South Korea, who constitute more than 40% of international students in the country. An online survey was conducted among Chinese students at Korean universities, using four scales in the Chinese language. Data collected from 382 participants were analyzed using SPSS 26.0. The Personal Growth Initiative-II (PGIS-II) scale comprises four sub-scales: Readiness for Change, Planfulness, Using Resources, and Intentional Behavior. Findings indicated that the Planfulness sub-scale showed a moderation effect on both dependent variables. Higher levels of Planfulness mitigated the impact of acculturative stress on sociocultural adjustment and mental health problems. Subsequently, the significance of the study's results, practical implications for counseling, limitations, and future research directions were discussed.
