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Download full textShawn Raphael Tan Wen-Xuan; Ashleigh Lin; Colleen Fisher; Hamza Bouras; Craig D’Mello; James Hill; Aims Hansen; Ross Marriott – Journal of International Students, 2025
International students face unique challenges, placing them at high risk of experiencing mental disorders. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate 20 predetermined, modifiable exposures associated with depressive symptoms. The literature search included cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort studies in English.…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Foreign Students, Risk, Resilience (Psychology)
Hyacinth Udah; Kathomi Gatwiri; Abraham Francis – Journal of International Students, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic posed additional challenges for international students in Australia, affecting their academic, social, and personal well-being. In this article, we examine how international students in North Queensland (NQ) responded to these challenges and their resilience coping mechanisms. Using a mixed methods approach, we collected and…
Descriptors: Resilience (Psychology), Coping, Barriers, Crisis Management
Hartwig, Kay; Stokhof, Harry; Fransen, Peter – Journal of International Students, 2020
Many students embark on an international experience (study tour and/or practicum/placement) during their teacher education program. There are benefits and challenges for those participating in such programs. Reflection is a useful tool in enabling the students to reflect on their experiences; capitalise on the benefits and assist in meeting the…
Descriptors: Coping, Foreign Students, Student Adjustment, Teacher Education Programs
Alsahafi, Nisreen; Shin, Seong-Chul – Journal of International Students, 2017
The authors investigate factors affecting Saudi students' educational experiences in Australian universities and their adjustment issues. The data comes from the survey of 100 Saudi international students in Sydney and subsequent interviews. The analysis revealed that language proficiency is the main barrier to Saudi students' academic and social…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Students, College Students, Student Adjustment
Forbes-Mewett, Helen; Sawyer, Anne-Maree – Journal of International Students, 2016
Since the early 2000s, reports of increased rates of mental ill health among young people worldwide have received much attention. Several studies indicate a greater incidence of mental health problems among tertiary students, compared with the general population, and higher levels of anxiety, in particular, among international students compared…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Mental Disorders, Foreign Students, Interviews
Harvey, Theresa; Robinson, Carolyn; Welch, Anthony – Journal of International Students, 2017
The significant increase of international students, who leave their family at home, to study abroad, especially in the discipline of nursing, has implications for educational practice. This study's aim was to explore adult international students' experiences of leaving spouse and children--for further education overseas. A descriptive…
Descriptors: Foreign Students, Study Abroad, Student Experience, Phenomenology
