Comparative Analysis of Research Trends on International Students in Korean Counseling Journals and the JCP

This study analyzed research trends on international students in the counseling field and to suggest directions for future studies. A total of 66 studies published in counseling related journals in Korea and JCP were collected. The studies were analyzed by source of journals, publication year, research method, target population, and research topic. Results showed first, studies in Korea were dispersed across various journals. Second, an increasing trend in Korea and a decreasing trend in JCP. Third, quantitative research conducted the most in both, with Korean journals employing diverse qualitative methods. Fourth, regarding participants’ nationality, Korean journals focused largely on students from Greater China, while JCP featured more mixed-nationality samples and journals included both undergraduate and graduate students. Fifth, research topics were primarily centered on personality and adjustment. Based on these findings, the study discusses implications and proposes future research directions for counseling international students.