The relationship between acculturation stress and life satisfaction in the degree of leisure stress coping of international students

This study sought to determine the relationship between acculturation stress and life satisfaction of international students based on their ability to cope with stress related to leisure activities in Korea. In order to examine this issue, data were collected through purposive sampling of 264 international students by setting the residence period to 3 years or less during the month of March 2023, and the results of the analysis showed the following two results. First, when their ability to cope with leisure stress was high, it was confirmed that their acculturation stress had a positive effect on life satisfaction. I believe this proves that they are having a positive impact on their adaptation to Korean society. Second, when their ability to cope with leisure stress was low, their acculturation stress did not appear to affect their life satisfaction. This showed that acculturation stress in their lives was of no significance to life satisfaction. Although acculturation stress may be an issue that may have a low impact on international students due to the Korean Wave, we must recognize the importance of providing programs that allow them to have appropriate leisure experiences.