FINANCAL STRESS, PERCEIVED DISCRIMINATION AND LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN NORTH CYPRUS / CHIBUIKE CHIZITERE OFFOR ; SUPERVISOR, ASSOC. PROF. DR. GÜRCAN SEÇIM

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Konu(lar): Tez notu: Thesis (MA) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Counselling Psychology Özet: This study investigated the challenges faced by international students in North Cyprus, focusing on financial stress, perceived discrimination, and life satisfaction. International students encounter distinct hurdles such as financial strain and discrimination while pursuing their academic endeavours in a foreign setting. The research aims to fill the gap in existing literature by examining how these factors impact international students' life satisfaction and identifying potential sociodemographic influences on their experiences. Through a cross-sectional survey involving 220 international university students in North Cyprus, data was collected. Three main instruments—the Affective Physiological and Relational (APR) Financial Stress Scale, Perceived Discrimination Scale, and Satisfaction With Life Scale—were utilized along with socio-demographic variables to assess financial stress, perceived discrimination, and life satisfaction. Results indicated a weak inverse correlation between financial stress and perceived discrimination with life satisfaction, with correlation coefficients of -.242 and -.240 respectively at a 95% confidence level (p>0.05). Interestingly, nationality and proficiency in Turkish did not significantly relate to perceived discrimination, although socioeconomic status exhibited expected associations with life satisfaction, regardless of financial stress levels, at significant confidence levels. Moreover, length of stay was significantly associated with perceived discrimination but not with life satisfaction, while age showed significant associations with perceived discrimination and financial stress. On a satisfaction scale ranging from strongly satisfied to strongly dissatisfied, the average international student reported neutral levels of life satisfaction. This research underscores the complex interplay of factors shaping international students' experiences and highlights the importance of understanding these dynamics to provide better support and foster a conducive environment for their well-being in North Cyprus.
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Thesis (MA) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Counselling Psychology

This study investigated the challenges faced by international students in North
Cyprus, focusing on financial stress, perceived discrimination, and life satisfaction.
International students encounter distinct hurdles such as financial strain and
discrimination while pursuing their academic endeavours in a foreign setting. The
research aims to fill the gap in existing literature by examining how these factors
impact international students' life satisfaction and identifying potential sociodemographic
influences on their experiences. Through a cross-sectional survey
involving 220 international university students in North Cyprus, data was collected.
Three main instruments—the Affective Physiological and Relational (APR)
Financial Stress Scale, Perceived Discrimination Scale, and Satisfaction With Life
Scale—were utilized along with socio-demographic variables to assess financial
stress, perceived discrimination, and life satisfaction. Results indicated a weak
inverse correlation between financial stress and perceived discrimination with life
satisfaction, with correlation coefficients of -.242 and -.240 respectively at a 95%
confidence level (p>0.05). Interestingly, nationality and proficiency in Turkish did
not significantly relate to perceived discrimination, although socioeconomic status
exhibited expected associations with life satisfaction, regardless of financial stress
levels, at significant confidence levels. Moreover, length of stay was significantly
associated with perceived discrimination but not with life satisfaction, while age
showed significant associations with perceived discrimination and financial stress.
On a satisfaction scale ranging from strongly satisfied to strongly dissatisfied, the
average international student reported neutral levels of life satisfaction. This research
underscores the complex interplay of factors shaping international students'
experiences and highlights the importance of understanding these dynamics to
provide better support and foster a conducive environment for their well-being in
North Cyprus.

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