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Formative Interactions: International Undergraduate Students' Perceptions of Academic Advising
- Source :
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NACADA Journal . 2024 44(1):2-12. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Although research has extensively documented international students' adjustment and acculturation challenges, the role of academic advising in assisting with such challenges has received scarce empirical attention. This phenomenological study explored how international students' communications with their academic advisors influenced their educational adjustment and growth in a university setting. Semi structured interviews with 15 international students revealed three overarching themes: advisor-advisee interactions, quality of information, and advising limits vis-à-vis international student issues. Using validation theory, this study's discussion and recommendations centered on advising practices that fostered or hindered international students' perceptions of academic advising.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0271-9517 and 2330-3840
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- NACADA Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1429562
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research<br />Tests/Questionnaires