Mapping global research on international students’ cross-cultural adaptation: A structural topic modelling review

Key Points

• Cross-cultural adaptation influences international students' success in new environments, highlighting various adaptation strategies.
• The analysis uncovered 12 key themes affecting adaptation, addressing issues of cultural integration and social support.
• Structural topic modeling enabled a detailed review of existing literature across multiple countries and contexts.
• Understanding these themes may improve support services for international students, fostering better integration into host cultures.