Exploring the Impact of National Identity on International Students’ Psychological Adjustment

This study investigates how national identity establishes the psychological adjustment in international students. The Psychological Adjustment Scale for Adults (Naz et al., 2018) was used to measure adjustment. This scale measures anxiety, depression and conduct issues of adjustment. The sample collected in the study was 350 international students that were enrolled in university in Australia and were residing in Australia for at least 6 months’ time. Purposing sampling technique was used. Through the demographic form the participants provided information regarding their national identity. One-Way ANOVA compare the psychological adjustment across the national identity in international students, and the nationality includes Pakistani, Indian, Nepalese and Chinese. The results emphasise that there was a difference in psychological adjustment across nationalities. Institutions should promote cultural variety through student organisations, activities, and inclusive teaching methods that let students express and share who they are without fear of criticism.