Thesis Work Sheet - Sept. 16

Results Section

* Report CI instead of p value, especially for multivariate tests.

* Mediation model report the variance accounted by the variable(s).

* Other variables include vs. not?

* Bonferroni correction

Discussion Section

Study Implications: 1) comparison study; 2) proactive coping theory --> career and work; 3) career development and coping/adjustment; 4) unexpected results: lower WHS, CP-A in international students --> additional career-related support for international students.

Limitations: 1) sample size & representativeness; 2) non-equivalent groups; 3) heterogeneous gruop for international students; 4) cross-sectional, correlational design; 5) relatively new measures;

Future Directions: 1) Second wave study of the original design, adjustment measured by SWLS and PWB; 2) Study the adjustment strain for international students by pre- and post-entry assessments; 3) Career intervention program to support international students; 4) Further studies to shed light on the different regarding full vs. partial mediation model.

Notes:

** Rule of thumb for the inclusion of co-variates - only when the correlation is .70 or above; otherwise, it will suck up variance, thus reduce power, without increase precision. (Porter & Raudenbush, 1987, JCP, 34, 383-392)

** Bob Lent, Coping efficacy; Coping & Career; Barriers & Supports; Female & Minorities