The main aim of this research is to describe the culture shock and stress, to explore the means of reducing the cultural shock and pressure that is experienced by international students in the United Kingdom and to explain the benefits of studying abroad. In addition, the research design employed a qualitative methodology. After getting consent, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with male participants and the data gathered from three interviewees chosen on the basis of different demographic backgrounds, being from the United Kingdom. The thematic analysis method is to analyse transcribed data.
The results of this exploratory research of culture shock and stress; many themes have been specified and explained; such as language, food, weather, dress, education system, technology, and transportation. They are related to the sources of the culture shock, the effect of shock on the international students and the attempts to reduce the culture shock. Also, several themes have been specified, explained and analysed below in terms of sources of pressure, that influence of international students in the UK during studies such as language, academics, differences of culture and homesickness. Also, some benefits of study abroad and methods to decrease stress have been given.
Contents
Abstract:
Acknowledgements
Chapter One:
1.1: Introduction
1.2: Statement of the Problem
Chapter Two: Literature Review
2.1: Culture shock
2.2: Stress
Chapter Three: Methodology
3.1: Research Methodology
3.1.1: Qualitative Research Methodologies and Grounding Theory
3.1.2: Selection of Qualitative Research Rationale
3.1.3: Ethical Considerations
3.1.4: Thematic Analyses and In-depth Semi-Structured Interview
3.1.5: Data Collection
3.1.6: Data Analysis
3.1.7: Transcribing and Translating the Interviews
Chapter Four: Findings and Discussion
4.1: Culture shock among international students during studies.
4.1.1: Elements of the culture shock:
4.2: Stress among international students during studies
Chapter Five: Conclusion
5.1: Conclusion and Recommendations
5.2: Recommendations of the Study
5.2.1: Further Study Proposals
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