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The overseas student: expatriate, sojourner or settler?
1Department of Postgraduate Medicine, University of Keele, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, England.
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. Supplementum
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Overseas students face unique challenges. This study explores factors influencing their academic journey and mental well-being, suggesting improved support systems for distressed students and expatriates.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- International Education
Background:
- Overseas students are temporary sojourners with specific academic goals.
- Understanding "push" and "pull" factors is crucial for student retention and success.
- Distinguishing between student sojourners and expatriates highlights different adjustment needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the "push" and "pull" factors influencing overseas student decisions.
- To recommend optimal training for mental health and welfare personnel supporting these students.
- To differentiate between student sojourners and expatriates and identify research gaps.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on student migration and adjustment.
- Analysis of factors influencing academic and personal well-being.
- Comparative study of sojourner and expatriate experiences.
Main Results:
- Identified key "push" and "pull" factors influencing international student mobility.
- Highlighted the need for specialized training for support staff.
- Delineated similarities and differences between student sojourners and expatriates.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced training for support staff is vital for assisting distressed overseas students.
- Further research is needed to understand expatriate attrition before contract completion.
- Addressing the unique needs of international students and expatriates can improve their experiences.