The lived experiences of international students who’s family remains at home

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Harvey, Theresa, Robinson, Carolyn and Welch, Anthony. (2017). The lived experiences of international students who’s family remains at home. Journal of International Students. 7(3), pp. 748-763. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.570031
AuthorsHarvey, Theresa, Robinson, Carolyn and Welch, Anthony
Abstract

The significant increase of international students, who leave their family at home, to study abroad, especially in the discipline of nursing, has implications for educational practice. This study’s aim was to explore adult international students’ experiences of leaving spouse and children – for further education overseas. A descriptive phenomenological approach to inquiry using Colaizzi’s (1978) analysis framework revealed four themes: living with emotional turmoil, living in a world of negativity, living with an expectation to cope and driven by personal ambition. The findings identified a hidden world of emotional trauma, psychological stress, and negativity, specifically related to relinquishing their role in the family. The authors conclude that an ‘open door policy’ that provides individual counselling and timely support for academic and social purposes is necessary.

Keywordsinternational students; connectedness; isolation; acculturation; internationalization of nursing
Year2017
JournalJournal of International Students
Journal citation7 (3), pp. 748-763
PublisherUniversity Printing Services
ISSN2166-3750
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.570031
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85019758227
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