Determinants of international undergraduate students dropping out focusing on personality factors, social relationships, university satisfaction, and perceptual factors : An exploratory study

This study investigated factors related to academic adjustment and dropout among international undergraduate students, focusing on personality traits, social relationships, university satisfaction, and perception-related variables. The results of a multiple regression analysis indicated that participation in ‘Korean language classes’ and ‘depressive tendencies’ influenced academic adjustment. Logistic regression analysis on academic dropout revealed a positive relationship with ‘local Koreans’.These findings highlight the complexity of international student dropout, which cannot be attributed solely to academic performance or personal and emotional factors. Furthermore, the study suggests that building a network of diverse community members can act as social support for international students, helping them navigate various challenges and potentially avert the risk of dropout.