Self-Esteem as a Mediator between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Adaptation, and Psychological Well-Being among International Students: A Study of ASEAN and Non-ASEAN Students in Thailand
Journal Title: International Journal of Social Science Humanity & Management Research - Year 2024, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
The primary purpose of this research is to investigate how self-esteem mediated the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and adjustment—academic adaptation and psychological well-being—among international graduate students in South Thailand. The study also differentiated between ASEAN and non-ASEAN groups, analysing data from 151 students using path analysis. The results demonstrated that self-esteem fully mediated the effects of EI on both academic adaptation and psychological well-being across the entire sample. Specifically, for ASEAN students, both EI and self-esteem were crucial for academic adaptation; EI positively influenced self-esteem, which in turn enhanced psychological well-being. Conversely, for non-ASEAN students, while self-esteem significantly mediated academic adaptation, it did not significantly impact psychological well-being. The cross-sectional design and small sample size of this study are its drawbacks, which may restrict the findings' the capacity to be generalized and interpreted causally. These results underscore the importance of considering self-esteem in educational strategies to enhance academic and psychological outcomes for international students in diverse settings.
Authors and Affiliations
Yejin Kim, Wanchai Dhammasaccakarn
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP742750
- DOI 10.58806/ijsshmr.2024.v3i7n09
- Views 44
- Downloads 0
Interactive Video-Aided Instructional Materials and Learning Competencies in Physical Education
This experimental study focused on using interactive video-aided instructional material and its impact on achieving or mastering the learning competencies in Physical Education. The study participants were Grade 10 stude...
The Influence of Education Level, Work Experience and Competency on Career Development, Job Satisfaction and Employee Performance in the Fire and Rescue Service in Bojonegoro Regency
The current era of globalization is a big challenge faced by local governments. Government agencies are expected to be able to display professional apparatus, have a high work ethic, competitive advantage and have the ab...
Teacher’s Role in Developing Elementary School’s Student’s Literacy
The purpose of this study was to determine the role of elementary school teachers in Manggarai in developing literacy culture. This research used observation and interview techniques. The respondents were elementary scho...
Literature Review: Emotional Intelligence and Job Stress in Company Employees
Work stress is a dynamic condition in which an individual is faced with opportunities, demands, or resources related to what the individual wants and the results are seen as uncertain and important. Meanwhile, emotional...
Sleep Quality among College Students: The Role of Binge-Watching and Stress
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of binge-watching and stress on student sleep quality. This study uses a quantitative method with a correlation approach with data collection techniques in the form o...