scholarly journals Study Abroad and the Boomerang Effect: The End is Only the Beginning

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 166-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J. Rexeisen
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Native Culture ◽  
Boomerang Effect ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
Returning Home

A growing body of evidence indicates that study abroad has a positive impact on a student’s cross-cultural development.  This study extends the findings of previous research by exploring the durability of changes to cross-cultural development four months after returning home.  Results indicate that overall gains achieved while abroad decline significantly after returning home and specifically decline with regard to viewing other cultures as superior to the student’s native culture (reversal tendencies). The research also finds significant gender differences.  Implications for educators and future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Psychological Outcomes Following Surf Therapy Sessions among U.S. Service Members

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4634
Author(s):  
Lisa H. Glassman ◽  
Nicholas P. Otis ◽  
Betty Michalewicz-Kragh ◽  
Kristen H. Walter
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Psychological Outcomes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Pain Rating ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Therapy Sessions

Surf therapy is increasingly being used as an intervention to address various health problems, including psychological symptoms. Although recent research supports the positive impact of surf therapy on psychological outcomes, it is unclear whether these outcomes differ between men and women. This study compared changes in depression/anxiety (Patient Health Questionnaire-4), positive affect (Positive and Negative Affect Schedule), and pain (Numerical Pain Rating Scale) between U.S. service men and women (N = 74) during six weekly surf therapy sessions. Overall, participants reported decreased depression/anxiety (p < 0.001) and increased positive affect (p < 0.001), but no change in pain rating following each session (p = 0.141). Significant gender differences were found in the magnitude of changes in depression/anxiety (B = −1.01, p = 0.008) and positive affect (B = 4.53, p < 0.001) during surf sessions, despite no differences in pre-session scores on either outcome. Women showed greater improvements in depression/anxiety and positive affect compared with men—an important finding, given that surfing and military environments are often socially dominated by men. Future research is needed to replicate these findings in other samples, extend this research to other underrepresented populations, and identify barriers and facilitators of the sustainable implementation of surf therapy across populations.

A Cross-Cultural Examination of Student Attitudes and Gender Differences in Facebook Profile Content

2013 ◽  
pp. 217-234
Author(s):  
Katherine Karl ◽  
Joy Peluchette ◽  
Christopher Schlagel
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Country Differences ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Student Reports

This paper examines cultural and gender differences in student reports of the likelihood that they would post various types of information on their Facebook profiles and their attitudes regarding non-students accessing their profiles. Significant gender and country differences were found. In general, U.S. students were more likely than German students to report they would post extreme information. Males in both countries (U.S. and Germany) were more likely than females to self-promote and be extreme in the information they would post and less concerned if employers viewed their profiles. Both U.S. and German students reported several items they would likely post on their profiles, but did not want employers to see. Implications of these results and recommendations for future research are also discussed.

Open Minds

2018 ◽  
pp. 100-116
Author(s):  
Jing Li
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Causal Link ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Clear Indication ◽  
Institution Type ◽  
Global Perspectives

Study abroad can be life-changing, but the effect of such experience is hard to measure. This research examines the causal link between study abroad and global perspectives. With data from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)'s basic survey and the global perspectives module, this study uses factor analysis to create a comprehensive index and then estimates causal effects by matching students who studied abroad during college to those who did not, based on their propensity to study abroad. Key findings are 1) institution type and student's major make difference in participation rate; 2) study abroad induces a positive, statistically significant but small impact on student global perspectives; 3) such positive impact is consistent across ethnic groups. Yet, there is no clear indication of the mechanism through which these effects may operate. Future research could employ qualitative research methods to understand the mechanism and complement the findings of this research.

A Cross-Cultural Examination of Student Attitudes and Gender Differences in Facebook Profile Content

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Karl ◽  
Joy Peluchette ◽  
Christopher Schlagel
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Country Differences ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Student Reports

This paper examines cultural and gender differences in student reports of the likelihood that they would post various types of information on their Facebook profiles and their attitudes regarding non-students accessing their profiles. Significant gender and country differences were found. In general, U.S. students were more likely than German students to report they would post extreme information. Males in both countries (U.S. and Germany) were more likely than females to self-promote and be extreme in the information they would post and less concerned if employers viewed their profiles. Both U.S. and German students reported several items they would likely post on their profiles, but did not want employers to see. Implications of these results and recommendations for future research are also discussed.

Gender Characteristics

2019 ◽  
pp. 253-270
Author(s):  
Szufang Chuang ◽  
Cindy L. Crowder
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Gender Issues ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Majority Population ◽  
Gender Characteristics

Demographics in higher education populations have been changing. Females have become the majority population in online learning. Genders are physiologically and psychologically similar yet still different. This chapter provides an overview of cross-cultural gender characteristics of adult learners and discusses the associated challenges that interfere with their online learning effectiveness. Gender differences in behavior and learning are discussed from biological, environmental, and technological perspectives. Strategies to address their challenges and needs in online learning are provided. The chapter then concludes with suggestions for future research on cross-cultural gender issues in the online learning environment.

Non-economic impact of craft brewery visitors in British Columbia: A quantitative analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarrett R. Bachman ◽  
John S. Hull ◽  
Byron Marlowe
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Craft Beer ◽  
Beer Industry ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Global Growth

The number of craft breweries in British Columbia has grown significantly in recent years,numbering over 140 in 2017. Very little is known about the effects of the craft brewery industryin British Columbia, specifically as it relates to impacts not related to brewery revenue and jobcreation. Beyond British Columbia, the craft beer industry has not empirically examined non-revenue impacts in a manner that reflects the global growth of the sector. Tourism experiences,such as those offered by craft breweries, are becoming increasingly important for resilience and sustainable growth and success of destinations. The goal of this research was to determine whovisitors to craft breweries are, how tourist and resident patrons differ, and what effects craftbreweries have on tourists who visit breweries. A 55 item survey was distributed at 11 craftbreweries in three regions in British Columbia during the summer of 2017. Results founddifferences between tourist and resident patrons in self-image congruency, age and travel partysize, but no difference in gender, education, or household income. From a tourism standpoint, itwas found that memories have a significant, positive impact on loyalty regarding the breweryand the destination. For tourists, strong connections were found between social involvement andboth authenticity and place attachment for those who were more socially involved in craft beer.Comparisons to previous research in the wine industry provide additional commentary.Implications for craft breweries, destinations, and future research in this area are discussed.

The Effects of Technology Supports on Community Grocery Shopping Skills for Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 016264342198997
Author(s):  
Sojung Jung ◽  
Ciara Ousley ◽  
David McNaughton ◽  
Pamela Wolfe
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Analytic Review ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Impact

In this meta-analytic review, we investigated the effects of technology supports on the acquisition of shopping skills for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) between the ages of 5 and 24. Nineteen single-case experimental research studies, presented in 15 research articles, met the current study’s inclusion criteria and the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) standards. An analysis of potential moderators was conducted, and we calculated effect sizes using Tau-U to examine the impact of age, diagnosis, and type of technology on the reported outcomes for the 56 participants. The results from the included studies provide evidence that a wide range of technology interventions had a positive impact on shopping performance. These positive effects were seen for individuals across a wide range of ages and disability types, and for a wide variety of shopping skills. The strongest effect sizes were observed for technologies that provided visual supports rather than just auditory support. We provide an interpretation of the findings, implications of the results, and recommended areas for future research.

scholarly journals Identity in transition: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of international humanitarian workers’ experiences of returning home

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilia Marie Wersig ◽  
Kevin Wilson-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Aid Workers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Work Settings ◽  
Returning Home ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Humanitarian Work

AbstractThis interpretative phenomenological analysis explores aid workers’ understanding of identity and belonging through the transition from working in humanitarian aid to returning home. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 participants who had returned to the UK after working in recently founded non-governmental organisations in Northern France between 2016 and 2019. Analysis of interview data identified four superordinate themes: (1) shared humanitarian identity, (2) limits and borders, (3) holding on to humanitarian identity and (4) redefining belonging and identity. Aid workers’ belonging in humanitarian work settings is rooted in shared moral values and being able to fulfil a clearly defined role. Upon returning, aid workers struggled to reintegrate, manifesting as denial of having left humanitarian work, re-creation of the social setting and moral demarcation. Participants formed a new sense of belonging through redefining their social in-group. The study sheds light on a previously unexplored area of research, specifically characterised through the closeness of the international humanitarian setting and participants’ homes. Findings suggest organisations can assist aid workers’ re-entry by supporting professional distance in the field, and through opportunities that allow to sustain moral values post-mission. Future research should focus on the role of peer support in the re-entry process and the re-entry experiences of aid workers returning from comparable settings further afield (e.g. Greece).

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