A Qualitative Study of Returning Study Abroad Students: The Critical Role of Reentry Support Programs

Autor/in	Arouca, Raquel Alexandra de Moura
Titel	A Qualitative Study of Returning Study Abroad Students: The Critical Role of Reentry Support Programs
Quelle	(2013), (197 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Montana
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-3032-1726-5
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Qualitative Research; Study Abroad; Workshops; Questionnaires; Language Usage; Computer Software; Interpersonal Relationship; Culture Conflict; Reentry Students; Interviews; Student Attitudes; Grounded Theory; Self Concept; Coping; Behavior Change; Educational Experience; Attitude Change; Social Support Groups; College Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Qualitative Forschung; Studies abroad; Auslandsstudium; Lernwerkstatt; Schulung; Fragebogen; Sprachgebrauch; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Kulturkonflikt; Zweiter Bildungsweg; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Schülerverhalten; Selbstkonzept; Bewältigung; Bildungserfahrung; Attitudinal change; Einstellungsänderung; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Collegestudent
Abstract	Reentry Shock had been studied through psychological symptoms and inter-relationship problems. Previous research also focused on quantitative data of post-experience questionnaires. This dissertation examines how reentry support programs help students during the reentry process and how participants integrate the study abroad experience into their academic careers. A case study methodology was employed and qualitative data was gathered from eight students who volunteered to participate in two 90 minute workshops and an individual interview. A grounded theory approach was used to analyze the data with NVivo. Thematic analysis revealed a reentry process where students became aware of: a) the different ways they changed and reacted to changes in their sense of self, b) changes in their language use, c) their use of coping strategies, and d) how they incorporated the experience in their present educational journeys and future careers. Overall, participants' responses revealed a need for an opportunity and a place where returning students can validate both their study abroad and reentry experiences. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01