Journal article
Holiday in Cambodia: Perceived effects of a New Zealand high school international field trip on students
New Zealand Geographer, Vol.75(1), pp.34-41
2019
Abstract
Using an exploratory case study approach, this research used semi-structured interviews to investigate the motivations, expectations and experiences of high school students in New Zealand who travelled to Cambodia on a school supervised field-trip. Findings suggest students are motivated by altruistic behaviour and the desire for unique experiences. Students had very high expectations, predicting the experience to be either life changing or incredibly important. Post-trip interviews revealed that the volunteer work undertaken was perceived as positive and that experiences of poverty were challenging and influential. Finally, personal development and an increased sense of social responsibility were identified as important effects of the trip.
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- Title
- Holiday in Cambodia: Perceived effects of a New Zealand high school international field trip on students
- Authors
- Sarah Wakeford (Author)Mark Orams (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - USC Business School
- Publication details
- New Zealand Geographer, Vol.75(1), pp.34-41
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.1111/nzg.12213
- ISSN
- 0028-8144
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450767202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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