Journal of International Students | Vol. 15 No. 8 (2025)

Volume 15, Issue 8 (2025) of the Journal of International Students presents timely and impactful research on the evolving experiences of international students worldwide. This issue features empirical studies and meta-analyses on mental health, academic acculturation, recruitment practices, language proficiency, and cultural adaptation. With a particular focus on psychological well-being, AI-driven recruitment, and cross-cultural challenges, the articles offer valuable insights for educators, researchers, and policymakers seeking to enhance international student success in the rapidly evolving global higher education landscape.

Contributing to this volume are 32 authors representing 21 institutions across 8 countries, including the United States, Japan, Pakistan, Jordan, Hungary, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Czechia.

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Research Articles (English)

1. Integrating a Psychoeducational Program with Short-Term Therapy for Asian International College Students: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
2. Yuanruo Xu, Han Wang
3. pp. 1–24
4. Transforming International Student Recruitment: The Role of AI, Personalization, and Trust in Jordanian Higher Education
5. Hani Al-Dmour, Rand Al-Dmour, Yazeed Al-Dmour, Ahmed Al-Dmour
6. pp. 25–52
7. From Public Schools to Higher Education: Exploring the Motivational Factors Behind Career Transitions of EFL Teachers
8. Mohammed Abdullah Alzahrani
9. pp. 53–76
10. Investigating Psychological Well-Being and Resilience Among International College Students in the United States
11. Kruti S. Chaliawala, Rebecca V. Vidourek, Keith A. King, Ashley L. Merianos
12. pp. 77–94
13. Examining the Relationship Between IELTS Preparation and English Language Proficiency Skills of International Students
14. Zahra Maryam, Asad Ur Rehman, Ayesha Nawal, Muhammad Shoaib, Ihtisham Ullah
15. pp. 95–120
16. Examining the Relationship Between Acculturation Levels, Help-Seeking Attitudes, and Self-Stigma Perspectives Among International Students
17. Praveen Kumar Rudra
18. pp. 121–140
19. Sense of Coherence and Life Satisfaction Among Jordanian University Students
20. Farah Abu Khadra, Aseel Aburub, Anwaar Amro, Zoltán Csapek, Bendeguz Kertai, Sára Jeges, Ákos Levente Tóth
21. pp. 141–160
22. Navigating Academic Acculturation Among International Students: Peer Network, Advising, and Field-Specific Challenges in STEM and Non-STEM Fields
23. Yang Zou, Shuang Fu
24. pp. 161–184
25. Mental Health Model of Acculturation Among International Students in Pakistan
26. Muhammad Akram Riaz, Rafiq Rafique, Muhammad Naveed Riaz
27. pp. 185–208
28. Mental Health Challenges Among Chinese International Students During COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Depression and Anxiety
29. Zhexi Ying, Akiko Kondo, Meihui Piao
30. pp. 209–230