Expert assessment of sociocultural adaptation Test - the question form
Questions: 24 · 5 minutes
1. Attends all classes; absences occur only for legitimate reasons.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
2. Shows high engagement in class (asks additional questions, is ready to answer questions, takes notes).
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
3. Does not get distracted during class by a smartphone or by talking to the student sitting nearby.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Quite often
4: Almost all of the time
4. Completes homework conscientiously and completes independent study assignments on time.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
5. Is aware of the instructor’s requirements, current assignments, and their deadlines.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
6. Seeks help from teachers or classmates when academic difficulties arise.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
7. Has several friends in the group and actively interacts with classmates.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
8. Easily participates in group work during classes and has no difficulty finding classmates to work with in a small group.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
9. Participates in extracurricular activities.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
10. Demonstrates high academic achievement.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
11. Navigates the town where the college is located with ease; is familiar with local amenities (e.g., shops, pharmacies, clubs, gyms) and available transportation options.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
12. Shows a positive attitude toward members of their own ethnic group and other ethnic groups (engages in interaction and avoids remarks that demean personal dignity, etc.).
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
13. Adapts easily to the norms and rules of conduct and the traditions at the college.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
14. Participates in extracurricular activities, clubs, or groups with an ethnocultural focus.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
15. Interacts mainly with members of their own ethnic group.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
16. No concerns have been noted regarding dormitory residence rules or misconduct.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
17. Positive overall emotional tone at college (engaged in coursework and in interaction with classmates and instructors; does not show negativism, irritability, or signs of discomfort).
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
18. No signs of anxiety, emotional distress, or tension (e.g., frequently asking questions or seeking reassurance, appearing upset, disorganization, lack of focus, lack of initiative).
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
19. Shows no signs of aggressive behavior toward peers (verbal aggression such as sarcasm or rudeness, and physical or indirect aggression).
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
20. No signs of aggressive behavior toward teachers.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
21. Has a stable circle of friends at the college among other students.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
22. Rarely gets ill and does not complain of worsening physical well-being or malaise.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
23. Has well-developed communication skills (e.g., makes contact easily, considers the other person’s emotional state during interactions, can explain and support their viewpoint, has an adequate vocabulary).
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time
24. Participates in non-academic group activities and spends free time with classmates.
1: Never
2: From time to time
3: Fairly often
4: Almost all of the time