Journal article
Understanding the coping strategies of international students: A qualitative approach
Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, Vol.21(2), pp.203-224
2011
Abstract
International students encounter a range of additional challenges as a part of their tertiary study experience. A qualitative approach was used to understand the challenges faced by international students, coping strategies that promoted their personal resilience and advice they have for future international students. Twenty-two international students from an Australian university participated in four focus groups. The challenges identified by students included adjustment, social isolation, English language skills, academic difficulties, unmet expectations, employment, culture shock and psychological distress. Participants shared their own personal experiences and strategies used by them to cope and identified strategies that future students could use prior to leaving their home country and whilst in Australia to improve their adjustment. Uses of international student stories in prevention interventions are discussed.
Details
- Title
- Understanding the coping strategies of international students: A qualitative approach
- Authors
- Nigar G Khawaja (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyHelen M Stallman (Author) - The University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, Vol.21(2), pp.203-224; 22
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Date published
- 2011
- DOI
- 10.1375/ajgc.21.2.203
- ISSN
- 1037-2911; 1839-2520; 1037-2911
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99513908402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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