Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
2019
Department
Communication Studies
Abstract
Social media exerts tremendous influence especially on the young generation. Previous research has investigated the important function social media plays in the process of intercultural adjustment. Unfortunately, little attention has been paid to the impact of social media use motivation. While numerous studies of media use motivation centers around mass media, very few examine the impact of social media use motives on intercultural adjustment. To extend this line of research, this study investigates the relationship between social media use motives and intercultural adjustment of international students in the United States. Findings from t-test, correlation, and regression analyses are reported. Directions for future research are also discussed.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Intercultural Communication Studies
Volume
28
Issue
1
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Ma, Y., & Chen, G.-M. (2019). The Impact of Social Media Use Motives on the Psychological and Sociocultural Adjustment of International Students. Intercultural Communication Studies, 28(1), 14. https://www.sciltp.com/journals/ics/articles/2019061002
Available at: https://www.sciltp.com/journals/ics/articles/2019061002
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