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ERIC Number: EJ1466914
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2162-3104
EISSN: EISSN-2166-3750
Available Date: 0000-00-00
From the Arab World to the United States of America: The Wellness of Arab Graduate Women Studying in the U.S.
Mariam Mostafa
Journal of International Students, v15 n3 p11-22 2025
This study examines the wellness experiences of Arab women international graduate students in the U.S., emphasizing social, mental, physical, and financial dimensions. Based on interviews with seven participants at a Midwestern institution, the research highlights challenges such as mental health, financial stress, social stress, and difficulties maintaining physical wellness, often intensified by cultural adjustments. Social support networks, including peers, mentors, and university resources, emerged as vital for fostering holistic wellbeing. Using the social-ecological model, this study explores how individual, social, and institutional factors interact to shape wellness. The findings underscore the need for culturally sensitive wellness services, financial assistance, and inclusive social programs to support Arab women graduate students. These recommendations aim to enhance their academic success and overall well-being. By addressing these needs, universities can better support this underrepresented population and improve the experiences of international students broadly.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United States; Iraq; Egypt; Tunisia; Saudi Arabia; Morocco
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