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Peer reviewedYing, Yu-Wen; Liese, Lawrence H. – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1994
Examines the adjustment of 172 Taiwanese students during their first months in the United States. A multidimensional model is used that accounts for 39% of the variance of adjustment. Mediating factors of the model include demographics, personality, number and severity of problems experienced, prearrival preparation, social support, language…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Causal Models, Culture Conflict, Ethnic Groups
Peer reviewedKember, David; And Others – American Journal of Distance Education, 1991
Presents a quantitative study of the development of a theoretical model of drop-outs from distance education courses. Data collected by the Distance Education Student Progress (DESP) questionnaire from 1,060 students in Hong Kong investigated how students were able to integrate demands of their academic course with those of families, employers,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Causal Models, Correlation, Distance Education
