The main aim of this research is to describe the culture shock and stress, to explore the means of reducing the cultural shock and pressure that is experienced by international students in the United Kingdom and to explain the benefits of studying abroad. In addition, the research design employed a qualitative methodology. After getting consent, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with male participants and the data gathered from three interviewees chosen on the basis of different demographic backgrounds, being from the United Kingdom. The thematic analysis method is to analyse transcribed data.
The results of this exploratory research of culture shock and stress; many themes have been specified and explained; such as language, food, weather, dress, education system, technology, and transportation. They are related to the sources of the culture shock, the effect of shock on the international students and the attempts to reduce the culture shock. Also, several themes have been specified, explained and analysed below in terms of sources of pressure, that influence of international students in the UK during studies such as language, academics, differences of culture and homesickness. Also, some benefits of study abroad and methods to decrease stress have been given.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter One:
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: Statement of the Problem
- Chapter Two: Literature Review
- 2.1: Culture shock
- 2.2: Stress
- Chapter Three: Methodology
- 3.1: Research Methodology
- 3.1.1: Qualitative Research Methodologies and Grounding Theory
- 3.1.2: Selection of Qualitative Research Rationale
- 3.1.3: Ethical Considerations
- 3.1.4: Thematic Analyses and In-depth Semi-Structured Interview
- 3.1.5: Data Collection
- 3.1.6: Data Analysis
- 3.1.7: Transcribing and Translating the Interviews
- 3.1: Research Methodology
- Chapter Four: Findings and Discussion
- 4.1: Culture shock among international students during studies
- 4.1.1: Elements of the culture shock
- 4.2: Stress among international students during studies
- 4.1: Culture shock among international students during studies
- Chapter Five: Conclusion
- 5.1: Conclusion and Recommendations
- 5.2: Recommendations of the Study
- 5.2.1: Further Study Proposals
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to describe the culture shock and stress experienced by international students in the United Kingdom, explore means of reducing it, and explain the benefits of studying abroad. The study utilizes a qualitative methodology with in-depth semi-structured interviews.
- Culture shock and stress among international students
- Sources of culture shock and stress
- Effects of culture shock and stress on international students
- Methods to reduce culture shock and stress
- Benefits of studying abroad
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One introduces the research problem and provides a brief overview of the research study. Chapter Two examines the literature on culture shock and stress, exploring the theoretical frameworks relevant to the study. Chapter Three details the research methodology employed, including the qualitative approach, data collection methods, and ethical considerations. Chapter Four presents the findings and discussion, focusing on the experiences of international students regarding culture shock and stress. The chapter delves into various themes identified in the data analysis.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes and concepts explored in this research include culture shock, stress, international students, qualitative methodology, in-depth interviews, thematic analysis, benefits of studying abroad, and strategies for reducing culture shock and stress.
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- Saied Faqe Ibrahim (Author), 2012, Culture shock and stress among international students, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/310932
