Abstract
In this study we investigated the relationship between personality traits and adjustment among foreign students in Japan. Sixty-two foreign students were selected as subjects, and a data were collected by means of questionnaires.
As elements seemed to affect adjustment of subjects, achievement orientation and harmony orientation were selected. Subsequently, subjects were assorted four types (achievement orientation [high, low] × harmony orientation [high, low]) by each orientation's average scores.
As the result of ANOVA, we confirmed that high achievement orientation and high harmony orientation type was most adjustable. Secondly, we used ANOVA to clarify effect of each orientation on adjustment, and we confirmed that main effects of each orientation and interaction of each orientation were significant.
Subsequently, to clarify relationship among elements except psychological variables, psychological variables and adjustment, we used second-order factor analysis. As the result of it, we confirmed that achievement orientation and harmony orientation were closely related to adjustment in Japan as well as support from friends and ability of Japanese language. Subsequently, to clarify relationship among elements except psychological variables, psychological variables and adjustment, we used second-order factor analysis. As the result of it, we confirmed that achievement orientation and harmony orientation were closely related to adjustment in japan as well as support from friends and ability of Japanese language.
