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{"title":"News, networks, and nostalgia: Examining the role of Hong Kong media and diaspora communities in identity preservation and integration","authors":"Boris Lok-Fai Pun ,&nbsp;Jeremy Ko ,&nbsp;Anthony Y.H. Fung ,&nbsp;Chun Kai Leung","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102254","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102254","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines how Hong Kong migrants in the United Kingdom negotiate cultural identity through media habits and diaspora networks. Drawing on a 2023 survey of 1237 respondents, the analysis shows that stronger Hong Kong identity predicts greater engagement with diaspora communities and higher consumption of Hong Kong news. These behaviors, in turn, are associated with lower adoption of British cultural identity. Regression and mediation models reveal two key mechanisms: first, ethnic news media reinforces cultural boundaries and limits acculturation; second, active and emotional ties to diaspora organizations deepen cultural maintenance while constraining host-society identification. Interestingly, entertainment media had no measurable effect. The total effect of Hong Kong identity on British identity is largely explained by these two mediating pathways rather than by direct association alone. These findings suggest that identity preservation and cultural integration are not opposing forces but linked through institutional and behavioral practices. The study contributes to the literature on intercultural relations by clarifying how media and networks jointly structure identity outcomes in migrant contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102254"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144680689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Personal, social, and cultural engagement factors of academic success: The case of Arab students in the higher education system in Israel","authors":"Ronit Reuven Even-Zahav ,&nbsp;Belle Gavriel-Fried ,&nbsp;Shira Pagorek-Eshel ,&nbsp;Haneen Karram - Elias","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102253","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102253","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite the rise in the number of Arab-Palestinian students in higher education in Israel in recent years, this minority population is still under-represented. However, the factors that may promote or hinder minority students’ academic success in higher education remain unclear. To elucidate these factors, the current study assessed Arab-Palestinian students’ academic success by adapted implementation of a culturally engaging campus model through four clusters of factors involved in minority academic success: personal factors (e.g., self-efficacy, academic belonging, and intent to persist), social factors related to the socio-political context, cultural environmental factors of campus (e.g., cultural responsiveness and cultural relevance), and background characteristics. Using a quantitative approach, 544 Arab undergraduate students enrolled at eight universities and colleges in Israel completed an online self-reporting questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Structural Equation Modeling approach. Academic self-efficacy emerged as a key explanatory factor in student success. Culturally engaging campus environment and personal factors had a dominant role in mediating the effects of social variables on academic outcomes. Most Arab-Palestinian students in higher education in Isreal self-identify as Arabs. This potential identity conflict may indeed hinder their success in Israeli academic institutions. The findings highlight the need for individualized interventions and culturally responsive, relevant institutional policy that addresses the student’s barriers as an individual rather than as a uniform minority. This approach can prevent dropout and enhance minority success in Israeli higher education. Elevating the voices of Arab students can guide policymakers and educators in fostering equity and improving outcomes, particularly in conflict-affected communities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102253"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144670791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"School engagement of adolescent sojourners and its longitudinal interplay with acculturation behavior","authors":"Juan Serrano-Sánchez,&nbsp;Julia Zimmermann,&nbsp;Kathrin Jonkmann","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102248","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102248","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>International educational mobility confronts sojourners with many challenges, including adapting to a school abroad. In this study, we focused on the relationship between affective, behavioral, and cognitive school engagement and host- and home-oriented acculturation behavior of high school students during an academic year abroad. Using data from three survey waves (<em>N</em> = 1299; <em>M</em>_age = 15.47, <em>SD</em>_age = 0.74), we explored both within-person changes and between-person differences in these processes. At the within-person level, changes in school engagement and acculturation behaviors were weakly associated, with notable associations emerging primarily in the later stages of the sojourn. At the between-person level, stable individual differences in school engagement and acculturation orientations of adolescent sojourners were related to language skills, personality traits, and cultural characteristics of the host country. These findings help to understand how students navigate the dual challenge of academic and cultural adaptation, and which individual and contextual conditions promote engagement and adaptive acculturation behavior. They underscore the importance of fostering both school engagement and cultural integration to support adolescent sojourners in their academic and social development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102248"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144680203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Building a good-neighbourly relationship: The impact of neighbourhood social capital on the subjective well-being of migrant elderly in China","authors":"Jiawen Huang,&nbsp;Yitong Fang,&nbsp;Kailin Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102244","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102244","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent years, the continuously increasing number of migrant elderly has posed a huge challenge to China's implementation of an active ageing strategy. This study focuses on the subjective well-being of migrant elderly and explores the impact and mechanism of neighborhood social capital on it, which is an important issue that few studies have examined. Using data from the China Labour-force Dynamics Survey and statistical models, the results show that neighbourhood social capital composed of neighbourhood familiarity, trust, and mutual assistance has a significant positive impact on subjective well-being after controlling for various variables. However, this positive effect is stronger among low-educated and female migrant elderly. From two perspectives including resource provision and psychological process, local social support and social integration are the main mediating mechanisms connecting the relationship between neighbourhood social capital and subjective well-being. The policy implication of the above results is how to reasonably guide guide the community to develop social capital, which is a new and key goal to improve the quality of life of migrant elderly.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102244"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144656109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A systematic review of personal and situational factors associated with intercultural adaptation of international students: Unravelling the resources and demands","authors":"Werede Tareke Gebregergis ,&nbsp;Csilla Csukonyi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102252","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102252","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid increase in international student mobility has led to a growing body of empirical research examining the factors affecting the students’ intercultural adaptation processes and outcomes. This highlights the need for a systematic analysis to understand and organize these factors comprehensively. Previous reviews in this area have primarily focused on studies conducted in specific regions, such as the US, China, and Australia. In contrast, this review analyzed 48 quantitative studies published between 2010 and 2024 across 25 countries, involving 17,774 participants. The analysis reveals a sharp increase in publications, particularly since 2018, with the International Journal of Intercultural Relations emerging as the leading outlet for research in this field. Building on Job Demands-Resources theory, the review identifies five key clusters of factors influencing intercultural adaptation: personal resources, situational resources, personal demands, situational demands, and demographic factors. The findings of the review reveal that personal resources (e.g., emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, psychological capital, self-determination, multicultural personality, personal growth initiatives, academic self-efficacy) and situational resources (e.g., social support, social connectedness, attachment, social media use) play a critical role in facilitating adaptation. Conversely, personal demands (e.g., acculturative stress, academic strain, intergroup anxiety) and situational demands (e.g., perceived discrimination, cultural distance, sociocultural difficulties) negatively impact adaptation outcomes. Demographic factors (e.g., gender, age, and educational level) are also associated with adaptation, though the results remain inconsistent. The review also addresses the quality assessment of methods, research gaps, limitations, and implications, emphasizing the importance of these findings in understanding the intercultural adaptation of international students.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102252"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144656105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Responses to the rapid reactionary social change: A social-psychological investigation of young Afghan women’s experiences during the Second-Taliban era","authors":"Saeed Keshavarzi ,&nbsp;Julia C. Becker ,&nbsp;Ali Ruhani ,&nbsp;Fateme Ebrahimi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102250","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102250","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>How do members of disadvantaged groups respond to the rapid reactionary changes? To explore this question, the paper delves into the experiences of a highly discriminated group, young Afghan women, after the Taliban’s return in 2021. We analysed the data derived from 35 interviews with women (aged 19–32) living in Afghanistan. Our findings indicate that anti-women regulations have severely undermined Afghan women’s basic psychological needs for safety, security, autonomy, competence, and social bonding. Additionally, we show that acts of violence against women undermine women’s human dignity, facilitated by dehumanising women. We also explore the restrictions imposed by the ruling powers and cultural hierarchies that aim to render women invisible and keep them in a domestic prison. While resistance is not ubiquitous among Afghan women, those who do resist often use less overt forms, due to the anticipated repression, such as establishing secret online schools for girls. Our findings also indicate that a shared social identity and nostalgia for past achievements contribute to resistance. Besides that, migration to other countries is widely perceived as an individual response to the feeling of threat, frustration and hopelessness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102250"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144656108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Moderating effects of stigma-related barriers on ethnic identity dimensions and mental health service utilization among Black adults in the US","authors":"Rongxiu Wu ,&nbsp;Nhi-Ha T. Trinh ,&nbsp;David Mischoulon ,&nbsp;Aderonke Bamgbose Pederson","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102243","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102243","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Significant disparities in mental health service utilization persist, particularly among Black adults in the United States. We focused on ethnic identity dimensions of centrality and assimilation and addressed their distinction from the commonly used term of acculturation.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>This study utilized gamma regression to examine the relationship between ethnic identity and help-seeking behavior within a large sample of Black adults (N=1117) and investigated the moderating effects of stigma-related barriers on this relationship.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The findings revealed statistically significant differences in <em>centrality</em> (extent to which a person identifies with their race), and <em>assimilation</em> (desire for integration into the mainstream parts of society) across gender, ethnicity, and age groups. Participants aged 45–65 scored higher in <em>centrality</em> compared to those aged 25–44. In terms of <em>assimilation</em>, males scored higher than females, and African/Afro-Caribbean immigrants scored higher than African Americans. Stigma-related barriers, including stigma within the workplace and concerns about being perceived as an unfit parent were notable deterrents to seeking mental health care. <em>Centrality</em> and <em>assimilation</em> were negatively associated with help-seeking intentions, such that higher levels of centrality and assimilation were related to lower intentions to seek mental health care for personal/emotional issues and suicidal thoughts. Stigma-related barriers moderated the relationship between education and help-seeking behavior. As stigma-related barriers increased, Black adults with higher education levels experienced a 17 % decrease in help-seeking likelihood for personal/emotional issues (RR = 0.83, <em>p</em> &lt; .01) but a 16 % increase in help seeking for suicidal thoughts (RR = 1.16, <em>p</em> &lt; .05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>These findings highlight the moderating effect of stigma-related barriers in relationships between ethnic identity dimensions and mental health service utilization among Black adults, underscoring the need for targeted, culturally informed interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102243"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144633070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"International students’ adaptation in Ankara: The mediating roles of anxiety and self-esteem","authors":"Faten AlQaifi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102249","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102249","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With globalization, the appeal of studying abroad has grown among university students seeking better educational and career opportunities. However, adapting to a new culture often presents significant challenges, especially as international students face language barriers, cultural differences, and stressors that affect their anxiety, self-esteem, and identity development. Despite the importance of these factors, research on this topic in Turkey remains limited. This study addresses this gap by assessing general anxiety levels of students and examining the relationship between adaptation and identity development among international students, using cross-sectional quantitative methods and self-reported questionnaires. Data from 488 participants were analyzed using SPSS and SmartPLS. Results indicate that both anxiety and self-esteem partially mediate the relationship between identity development and adaptation. Anxiety negatively associates with both identity development and adaptation, while self-esteem shows positive associations with both. Proficiency level and previous travel experience were identified as significant factors influencing students' adaptation. These findings offer valuable insights for universities, policymakers, and other stakeholders in creating a supportive environment that enhances the adaptation experience of international students.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102249"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144656106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integration and intersection: Ethnic minority women educators in Israel","authors":"Adi Binhas","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102245","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102245","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article examines the influence of personal identity on the professional identity of female educators of Ethiopian-Jewish origin working with at-risk youth in Israel. It describes the educators’ personal identity development as second-generation immigrants, their choice of profession, and their coping with the clash of identities. Interviews were conducted with twelve Ethiopian-Israeli women working with at-risk youth, particularly of Ethiopian origin. The findings chart the development of their personal and professional identities and the complexity of integrating an ethnic and a professional identity. The article concludes by discussing their coping with intersecting identities and with racism in Israeli society.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102245"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144633716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Remote acculturation experiences of Turkish emerging adults to U.S. culture: A focus group study","authors":"Hilal Çelik,&nbsp;Dilara Turgut,&nbsp;Filiz Kunuroglu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102247","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102247","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study expands on remote acculturation research by exploring the presence, underlying dynamics, and implications of Americanization among Turkish emerging adults. Focus group interviews were conducted with 22 non-migrant university students in Turkey, aged 19–24. The data were analyzed thematically, using both deductive and inductive approaches. The analysis was structured around three thematic axes: (1) attitudes toward Americanization, (2) perceived cultural distance between Turkish and American societies, and (3) the implications of remote acculturation for cultural identity, interpersonal relationships, and family dynamics. The findings indicated that participants perceived the adoption of American culture as context-dependent, selectively embracing it in domains where it offered social or practical advantages. Turkish youth expressed complex and multifaceted attitudes toward American culture, characterized by a mixture of admiration, skepticism, and critique. These results highlight the multifaceted processes through which young adults negotiate cultural identity under global cultural influences. The study underscores the importance of understanding symbolic interpretations of Americanization in order to address potential intergenerational and intercultural tensions in rapidly globalizing societies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102247"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144656107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}