International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
Socio-Cultural Adaptation and Institutional Support for International Students in Selected Zambian Universities: Addressing Critical Research Gaps
Published January 24, 2026 • Vol. 13, Issue 1, pp. 438–449Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13010041
Abstract
International student mobility has become a defining feature of contemporary higher education, driven by globalization and internationalization policies (Altbach & Knight, 2007; de Wit, 2020). Despite this expansion, empirical research on international students’ socio-cultural adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa particularly Zambia remains limited. This study examines the socio-cultural adaptation challenges faced by international students in selected Zambian universities and evaluates the effectiveness of institutional support services in facilitating academic and social integration.
Keywords: International Students; Socio-Cultural Adaptation; Institutional Support
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 13, Issue 1 |
| Pages | 438–449 |
| Publication date | January 24, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13010041 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Ellen Sidhabattula (2026). Socio-Cultural Adaptation and Institutional Support for International Students in Selected Zambian Universities: Addressing Critical Research Gaps. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 13(1), 438-449. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13010041
BibTeX
@article{Ellen2026,
title = {Socio-Cultural Adaptation and Institutional Support for International Students in Selected Zambian Universities: Addressing Critical Research Gaps},
author = {Ellen Sidhabattula},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {438--449},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13010041},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}