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The Challenges of International Research Students Studying in an Australian University Context

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posted on 2023-05-24, 12:02 authored by Yeoh, JSW
The flows of international students study aboard in Australia increase year by year. It is a challenge for student study aboard in a new environment. This is especially refers to postgraduate research students. They experienced more difficulties in studies. So, it is crucial to investigate the challenges that international research students face in their studies and daily life at the University of Tasmania. This study aims to provide insightful information and guidance not only for current and future international research students in Australian universities, but also for various educational services and relevant government agencies to provide more effective support to them. Qualitative research method was used to gain deeper insights of the issue. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on ten participants who are selected randomly from different faculties. The interview were conducted face-to-face and individually with each participants. All collected qualitative data were analyzed by Nvivo (version 8). Constructivist grounded theory was the basis of qualitative data analysis. The findings indicated that academic factors, supportive environment, interpersonal relationships with supervisors, physical health and psychological wellbeing are challenges related to academic and daily lives of international research students when they were studying in the Tasmanian tertiary education context. Demographic factors including cultural background, educational background and length in research are influential factors identified in this study. Lastly, coping strategies used by international research students in handling physical health and psychological wellbeing in Tasmania are examined to give references for current and prospective international research students in the Australian university context.

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Publication title

Proceedings of the Australian Multicultural Interaction Institute International Conference

Editors

S Fan, T Le, Q Le, Y Yue

Pagination

327-336

ISBN

978-0-646-58268-9

Department/School

School of Health Sciences

Publisher

Australian Multicultural Interaction Institute

Place of publication

Phuket, Thailand

Event title

Australian Multicultural Interaction Institute International Conference: Innovative Research in a Changing and Challenging World

Event Venue

Phuket, Thailand

Date of Event (Start Date)

2012-05-16

Date of Event (End Date)

2012-05-18

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Other education and training not elsewhere classified

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