Counseling Services for International Students at Japanese Universities
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| Title: | Counseling Services for International Students at Japanese Universities |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Akiko Onishi (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of International Students. 2026 16(2):69-88. |
| Availability: | Journal of International Students. 4005 Spurgeon Drive #6, Monroe, LA 71203. Tel: 318-600-5743; Fax: 318-342-3131; e-mail: jis@ojed.org; Web site: https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jis/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Counseling Services, Foreign Students, College Students, Barriers, School Counseling, Change, Student Needs, Cultural Relevance, Multilingualism, Cultural Awareness, School Policy |
| Geographic Terms: | Japan |
| ISSN: | 2162-3104 2166-3750 |
| Abstract: | This study aimed to examine the current conditions of counseling services for international students at Japanese universities and identify challenges in improving these services. A survey was conducted among counseling centers at universities with at least 250 international students, with 63 institutions participating. Of those, approximately 30% reported changes to their support framework for international students in the past decade, and approximately half indicated that multilingual counseling services were available. In addition, the study examined the perceived challenges and measures taken in providing culturally competent services for international students. Based on these findings, this study has implications for practitioners and university leaders regarding the internationalization of student support services. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1495234 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study aimed to examine the current conditions of counseling services for international students at Japanese universities and identify challenges in improving these services. A survey was conducted among counseling centers at universities with at least 250 international students, with 63 institutions participating. Of those, approximately 30% reported changes to their support framework for international students in the past decade, and approximately half indicated that multilingual counseling services were available. In addition, the study examined the perceived challenges and measures taken in providing culturally competent services for international students. Based on these findings, this study has implications for practitioners and university leaders regarding the internationalization of student support services. |
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| ISSN: | 2162-3104 2166-3750 |
