The influence of emotional states on the educational experience of international students
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https://doi.org/10.15587/2519-4984.2025.331107Keywords:
international students, emotional state, learning process, stress, anxiety, depression, motivation, adaptation, culture shock, psychological support, academic performanceAbstract
This article explores the impact of emotional states on the learning process of international students who find themselves in a new cultural and educational environment.
It examines a range of key emotional experiences that accompany their adaptation – from the initial days of arrival to their eventual integration into the academic community. Particular attention is paid to how these emotional states affect their academic performance, motivation to learn, ability to socially integrate, and overall psychological well-being.
Based on an analysis of the collected research data, the article presents specific, practice-oriented recommendations, addressed to educators, university administrators, and international students themselves. These recommendations aim to provide adequate emotional support and optimize the overall learning process by taking emotional factors into account.
The article also analyzes the negative aspects of emotional states, such as elevated stress levels, anxiety, depression, feelings of loneliness, and low self-esteem. It demonstrates how these negative emotions hinder cognitive processes, particularly attention, memory efficiency, and intrinsic motivation for learning.
Furthermore, the study highlights the positive influence of emotions on the learning process. Emotional states, such as high motivation, genuine enthusiasm for learning, psychological resilience in overcoming difficulties, and openness to new experiences, are explored. These positive emotions are shown to foster deeper comprehension of academic material, the development of critical thinking, and successful social integration into the new academic and cultural environment.
Practical recommendations are provided for international students on increasing awareness of their emotional responses, seeking support when facing challenges, and managing stress effectively
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