Longitudinal examination of the role of goal orientation in cross-cultural adjustment.
In this longitudinal study, the authors introduced goal orientation theory to the study of cross-cultural adjustment. The authors examined relationships among dispositional goal orientation, domain-specific self-efficacy, and cross-cultural adjustment. Results indicated that a learning orientation was positively related to sojourners' academic and social self-efficacy, whereas a performance orientation was negatively related to sojourners' social self-efficacy. Sojourners' academic and social self-efficacy were positively related to academic and social adjustment, respectively. A learning orientation was positively related to academic and social adjustment, and the relationship was mediated by self-efficacy. A performance orientation was not related to adjustment. Finally, academic adjustment was positively related to grade point average. The authors discussed implications for research and practices.
Gong
Yaping
Y
Department of Management of Organizations, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China. mnygong@ust.hk
Fan
Jinyan
J
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D003469:Culture; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015279:Organizational Culture; D020377:Self Efficacy