An examination of the adjustment journey of international students studying in Australia

Kambouropoulos, Alexa

doi:10.1007/s13384-013-0130-z

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“…These are adjustment issues, academic concerns and psychosocial issues [17]. This is also applicable for football players who are faced with nonfootball related adjustments such as cultural changes in the new city, needing to move possessions etc.…”

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“…Physical symptoms such as susceptibility to illness (65.85%), sleep disturbances (75.61%), lack of appetite (73.17%) and cognitive and psychosocial responses such as social withdrawal (70.73%), loneliness (73.17%), self-doubt (68.29), and increased stress (51.22) manifested in some extent in players in this study. Loneliness, adjusting to a different transport network and learning the way around a city tend to be prominent in the first twelve months after a move [17].…”

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The Impact of Homesickness on Elite Footballers

Bahdur¹,

Pruna²

2017

J Nov Physiother

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Globalisation has resulted in increased migration for sports participation. Leaving home and moving to a new city or country requires adjustment and may increase levels of stress experienced by players. The impacts of the move may have consequences for the player both on and off the field. This study looked at ways in which moving to a new city or country impacted players and what mechanisms helped them cope and adjust to the new surroundings. The sample consisted of 41 football players (male N=20; female N=21) ages between 17 and 42 years old. Players came from eleven different countries across five continents all playing at the highest level of the game. The study found that the players had both football-related and non-football related consequences as a result of the move. Things like missing family and friends, adjusting to a new language, and adjusting to a new style of football were the most prominent difficulties experienced by the players. Keeping in touch with family and friends made the move easier, as did the support played within the team set-up. Most players who had made more than one move found the first move the toughest to adjust to, and lessons learnt during that move made subsequent moves easier.

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The Impact of Homesickness on Elite Footballers

Bahdur¹,

Pruna²

2017

J Nov Physiother

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“…In addition to language, academic and financial barriers, the psychological stress of international students has been on the rise. The psychological issues include problems in relationships, poor friendship, depression, and a high level of anxiety (Kambouropoulos, 2014). Psychological distress stems from various social-cultural challenges including culture shock, loneliness, worry, and ruminations (Yu & Wright, 2016).…”

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“…Loneliness and disconnectedness were perceived extremely by international students because of the lack of friendship, especially with their Australian peers. This problem can largely be attributed to their language barrier (Kambouropoulos, 2014).…”

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A Case Study of the Practical Implications of Using Interactive Technology in Teaching International Postgraduate Students

Skaik

Tumpa

2021

CONT ED TECHNOLOGY

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Many educators struggle to engage or stimulate students to actively engage in classes. International students, in particular, are more vulnerable to the risk of disengagement due to their competing priorities and social barriers. The use of interactive technology can promote active learning and facilitate better student experience and inclusion. This case study aims to examine the practical implication of one of the popular interactive technologies on the learning experience of international students. The study revealed that adopting the interactive technology in lectures had an obvious positive impact on student learning experience, attainment of learning outcomes, and motivation levels. It helped students engage genuinely in the assessment tasks and have their voice heard without fear or influence by faculty or peer pressure. The study also identified some challenges including the lead time required for training both faculty and students on using the technology more effectively. The study contributes to the existing knowledge by providing evidence-based implications of using interactive technology in higher education.

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“…Social networking or establishing friendships with host nationals also influences the cultural adaptation of international scholars (Kambouropoulos, 2014; Kwon, 2013). Swami (2009) revealed that establishing a friendship network with host nationals proved to be a strong predictor of sociocultural adjustment as it provided opportunities to students to better understand and adapt to the host culture (Swami, 2009).…”

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A Qualitative Exploration of Acculturation Practices of Pakistani Scholars in Dutch Society

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The psychosocial adaptation of international scholars is a growing area of inquiry in social sciences. Currently, almost 47,164 Pakistani international scholars are enrolled in various universities worldwide but there is a dearth of literature concerning their psychosocial adjustment. This qualitative inquiry focuses on Pakistani graduate and postgraduate international scholars’ insights concerning their adaptation practices in Dutch culture and society. The study is grounded in a sociocultural adaptation model. The primary data was collected through in-depth interviews with ten Pakistani international students who are currently registered in three Dutch universities. The seven central themes that emerged out of in-depth interviews were the perception of cultural disparity, linguistic challenges, limited interaction with host nationals, discrimination, difficulties practicing religious obligations, acculturation attitudes, and participants’ coping strategies applied during the adjustment process. The findings of the current study highlight both barriers and protective factors within the scope of theoretical assumptions and literature. The current study contributes to the gap in the available literature concerning Pakistani international scholars’ experiences. A limited number of studies have discussed acculturation practices of Muslim students and from a specific region. The present findings would be useful for Pakistani international scholars who intend to study abroad and the administration of the host universities receiving Pakistani international scholars to facilitate their adjustment to the new context.

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An examination of the adjustment journey of international students studying in Australia

Cited by 11 publications

References 10 publications

The Impact of Homesickness on Elite Footballers

The Impact of Homesickness on Elite Footballers

A Case Study of the Practical Implications of Using Interactive Technology in Teaching International Postgraduate Students

A Qualitative Exploration of Acculturation Practices of Pakistani Scholars in Dutch Society

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