Cross-Cultural Digital Information-Seeking Experiences: The Case of Saudi Arabian Female International Students

Autor/inn/en	Binsahl, Haifa; Chang, Shanton; Bosua, Rachelle
Titel	Cross-Cultural Digital Information-Seeking Experiences: The Case of Saudi Arabian Female International Students
Quelle	In: Journal of International Students, 10 (2020) 4, S.872-891 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2162-3104
Schlagwörter	Information Seeking; Arabs; Foreign Students; Females; Barriers; Gender Differences; Study Abroad; Cultural Differences; Internet; Student Attitudes; Information Needs; Information Sources; Language Proficiency; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Foreign Countries; College Students; Saudi Arabia; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Informationserschließung; Arab; Araber; Weibliches Geschlecht; Geschlechterkonflikt; Studies abroad; Auslandsstudium; Kultureller Unterschied; Schülerverhalten; Information need; Informationsbedürfnis; Information source; Informationsquelle; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Ausland; Collegestudent; Saudi-Arabien; Australien
Abstract	The number of Saudi female international students (SFISs) pursuing higher degrees in Western countries has increased dramatically. Many are faced with unusual challenges, especially acting without a male's permission, interacting with males, and using an open, free Internet. This article proposes that SFISs experience a "digital shift" whereby their cultural, educational, and digital backgrounds impact their information-seeking behavior in Australia. The study used a qualitative interpretivist methodology, interviewing a diverse group of SFISs studying in Australia, to better understand this impact on their everyday information needs and use of information sources. Findings indicate that SFISs' imperfect online search skills, exacerbated by English language deficiency, increase their challenges. Recommendations for supporting SFISs are offered for institutions and service providers. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01