Toward a Comprehensive Framework of Study Abroad Intentions and Behaviors

Goel, Lakshmi; Jong, Pieter J. de; Schnusenberg, Oliver

doi:10.1080/08975930.2010.526011

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“…Goel et al (2010) study shows that students report cost and location as the most important considerations when choosing a study abroad program. Cost is an important factor, and lack of funding is a key obstacle for going abroad.…”

Section: Information Sources Awareness and Support Mechanismsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Study abroad involves the incurring of expenses, and the cost of studying abroad is one of the most important influencing factors in the study abroad decision-making process (Goel et al, 2010). Lack of funding is a major limitation in participation in study abroad.…”

Section: Expectations Motivations and Experiencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Major social factors which influence potential study abroad participants are peers or significant others, past participants and family members. Goel et al (2010) identified family support as a subjective/ normative belief that is a precursor to the intention to study abroad.…”

Section: Information Sources Awareness and Support Mechanismsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Kasravi (2009) identified three main categories of factors that influence the decision to study abroad for coloured students in a U.S context; these are personal, social and institutional. Goel et al (2010) identified family support as a subjective/normative belief that is a precursor to the intention to study abroad. Institutional factors such as funding/ sponsorship organizations are key influencing factors documented in the literature.…”

Section: Expectations Motivations and Experiencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Behavioural intention and attitude items were based on Ajzen and Fishbein (1980). New items for support mechanisms were developed based on Goel et al (2010) and Kasravi (2009). The question items (indicators) are listed in Appendix C.…”

Section: Measurement Of Constructsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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11 Short-term study abroad: motivations, expectations and experiences of students of Aalesund campus

Mørkeset¹,

Glavee-Geo²

2016

Offentleg Sektor I Endring

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SAMMENDRAG Målet med denne undersøkelsen er å se naermere på studentenes motivasjon, forventninger og erfaringer knyttet til utvekslingsopphold i utlandet. Kapittelet viser hvilke faktorer som påvirker studentenes holdning og intensjon om å dra på utveksling. Basert på dybdeintervju med to studentgrupper, en gruppe som ennå ikke har vaert på utveksling, og en gruppe som har gjennomført studentutveksling, diskuteres motivasjon, forventninger og erfaringer gjennom komparative og kontrasterende analyser i hver av de to gruppene studenter. Denne analytiske tilnaermingen gir svaert interessant informasjon om studentenes beslutningsprosesser. Kapittelet presenterer dessuten en konseptuell modell, basert på flere regresjonsanalyser av innsamlede data fra 294 respondenter. Det å forstå hvilke faktorer som påvirker studentenes holdning og intensjon om å studere i utlandet, kan gi nyttige retningslinjer til høgre utdanningsinstitusjoner når promotering og markedsføring av utvekslingsopphold i utlandet skal formuleres og gjennomføres.ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to explore students' motivations, expectations and experiences in embarking on short-term study abroad and to investigate factors that influence students' attitude and intention to study abroad. Based on in-depth interviews with two groups of students, yet to go abroad and have been abroad, this paper discusses the motivations, expectations and experiences of students by comparing and contrasting these two groups. This analytical approach reveals very interesting insights into the study abroad decision-making process. The paper also presents a conceptual model, which was estimated by use of multiple regression analysis based on data source of 294 respondents. Understanding the factors which influence attitude and intention to study abroad can provide useful guidelines for higher education institutions to consider in the formulation SHORT-TERM STUDY ABROAD: MOTIVATIONS, EXPECTATIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTSOF AALESUND CAMPUS 175 of effective study abroad programs and on how best to promote and market study abroad experiences to Norwegian students.

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Section: Information Sources Awareness and Support Mechanismsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Expectations Motivations and Experiencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Information Sources Awareness and Support Mechanismsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Expectations Motivations and Experiencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Measurement Of Constructsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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