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February 19, 2026International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities0 citationsOpen Access

The Relationship between Mindful Awareness and Acculturative Stress for International Undergraduate Students in America

NBNandini Narula BajpaiUniversity of Chicago MSMary Stone

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The research aims to investigate the correlation between mindful awareness and acculturative stress among international undergraduate students in the U.S.
Data collected from 101 international students across 37 countries and 35 colleges.
Statistical analysis used to assess the relationship between mindful awareness and acculturative stress.
Explored both general and specific subdomains of acculturative stress.
Found a significant negative correlation between mindful awareness and acculturative stress (r[99] = -0.51, p < 0.001).
Higher levels of mindful awareness are linked to lower acculturative stress overall.
Identified specific aspects of stress that are also positively influenced by mindful awareness.

Abstract

This study examines mindful awareness and its role in acculturative stress experienced by international undergraduate students in American colleges. Data from 101 students from 37 countries attending 35 colleges revealed a significant negative correlation between mindful awareness and acculturative stress (r99 = -0.51, p < 0.001). Higher mindful awareness predicted lower general acculturative stress and specific subdomains. These findings aim to refine cultural adaptation frameworks and inform evidence-based support systems for international students.

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