Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
2025 ENIS Conference The Future of International Student Mobility, Iasi, Romanya, 4 - 06 Haziran 2025, ss.3, (Özet Bildiri)
This study examines the influence of international student mobility on career development, with a particular focus on the moderating effect of cultural adaptation in the relationship between multicultural competence and career outcomes. In an increasingly globalized world, international student mobility has evolved beyond its original function as an academic pursuit, becoming a significant contributor to students' personal and professional development. The existing literature emphasizes the importance of multicultural competence for career success, with cultural adaptation identified as a crucial factor in enhancing these competencies. Nevertheless, there is a paucity of research examining the precise mechanisms through which international experiences and cultural adaptation influence career trajectories.
This study addresses three key questions with a survey-based research method. (1) What is the direct relationship between international student mobility and career development? (2) What is the direct relationship between international student mobility and career outcomes through multicultural competence? (3) What is the moderating effect of cultural adaptation on the relationship between multicultural competence and career development? This research draws on Kim's Cross-Cultural Adaptation Theory and the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) to posit that cultural adaptation serves to reinforce the positive association between multicultural competence and career progression, thereby enhancing students' employability and career satisfaction.
The data will be collected from a diverse sample of international students, utilizing standardized scales such as the Sociocultural Adaptation Scale and the Career Progression Scale. The findings will contribute to academic discussions on global student mobility, offering practical insights for educational institutions, policymakers, and international students on the optimal utilization of intercultural experiences for career advancement. This research highlights the necessity for further investigation into the long-term career implications of cultural adaptation, particularly in non-Western contexts and across diverse professional fields.