Counseling Self-Efficacy of International Counseling Students in the U.S.: the Impact of Foreign Language Anxiety and Acculturation

Authors

Chi Li, Old Dominion University
Junfei Lu, The University of Alabama
Bianca Bernstein, Arizona State University
Na Mi Bang, University of Central Arkansas

Abstract

This study examined the influence of international counseling students’ (ICSs) acculturation and foreign language anxiety on their counseling self-efficacy (CSE). Results indicated that foreign language anxiety significantly predicted ICSs’ CSE, while acculturation needs further examination in this regard. Discussion and implications for counselor training and research are provided.

Publication Title

International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling

Recommended Citation

Li, C., Lu, J., Bernstein, B., & Bang, N. (2018). Counseling Self-Efficacy of International Counseling Students in the U.S.: the Impact of Foreign Language Anxiety and Acculturation. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 40 (3), 267-278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-018-9325-3