Researching the Study Abroad Experience

Researching the Study Abroad Experience

The authors propose a paradigm for rigorous scientific assessment of study abroad programs, with the focus being on how study abroad experiences affect psychological constructs as opposed to looking solely at study-abroad-related outcomes. Social learning theory is used as a possible theoretical bas...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of studies in international education 2009-03, Vol.13 (1), p.66-71
Hauptverfasser: McLeod, Mark, Wainwright, Philip
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Educational Theories
Focus Groups
Learning Theories
Locus of Control
Scientific Research
Self Esteem
Socialization
Students
Study Abroad
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Zusammenfassung:The authors propose a paradigm for rigorous scientific assessment of study abroad programs, with the focus being on how study abroad experiences affect psychological constructs as opposed to looking solely at study-abroad-related outcomes. Social learning theory is used as a possible theoretical basis for making testable hypotheses and guiding potential research projects.
ISSN:1028-3153
1552-7808
DOI:10.1177/1028315308317219