Investigating the Role of Self-Control in the Link Between Intercultural Communication Competence and Mental Well-Being

Elemo A. S., Kara E.

Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, cilt.16, sa.80, ss.115-126, 2026 (Scopus, TRDizin) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 80
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.17066/tpdrd.1669746
  • Dergi Adı: Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.115-126
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Communication competence, International students, Mental well-being, Self-control
  • İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study investigates the role of self-control in the link between intercultural communication competence and mental well-being of international students in the post-pandemic period. A cross-sectional study, carried out using snowball sampling, enrolled a total of 226 international students studying in Türkiye. The Brief Self-Control Scale, Intercultural Communication Competence Scale and Short Warwick-Edinburgh, The Mental Well-being Scale were used. Findings show that, in the sample of international students, self-control significantly mediates the connection between intercultural communication competence and mental wellness. International students who keep their intercultural communication competency while studying abroad seem to benefit their mental well-being from the adaptive functioning of their self-control. The study suggests that mental health practitioners should take self-control into account when attempting to promote the mental well-being of international students.