The current study investigates a relationship between international students' online communication use and their cultural adjustment in the U.S. Specifically, the study shows relationships among online communication use, perceived emotional support, satisfaction of studying abroad, perceived stress, and uncertainty about new culture. 55 international students in Michigan State University participated online survey and answered a questionnaire that included measurements for those variables. The results suggest that online communication is one of sources of emotional support for international students, and they have less stress when they are satisfied with their experience in the U.S. The study also shows a positive correlation between age and satisfaction, and a positive correlation between stress and uncertainty.
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