Understanding the relationship between self-construals, self-esteem, social support, and the sociocultural adaptation of African students in Northern Cyprus

Abstract

In this study, we explored the relationship between self-construals, self-esteem, social support, and the sociocultural adaptation of African students in Northern Cyprus. Based on the responses received from 112 students from Sub-Saharan Africa studying in Northern Cyprus, the results indicated that only the interdependent self-construal and social support predicted sociocultural adaptation. This study highlights the importance of social support and relatedness for international students from Sub-Saharan Africa studying in Northern Cyprus. © 2021 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.