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Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Psychological Consequences of Attachment and Adjustment Attitude
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Shafaei, Azadeh; Nejati, Mehran; Abd Razak, Nordin – Studies in Higher Education, 2018
This study investigates the influence of length of stay in a foreign country on international students' adjustment and attachment attitude and examines the relationship between such acculturation attitude with psychological and sociocultural adaptations in a host country. Moreover, it investigates whether psychological and sociocultural…
Descriptors: Foreign Students, Student Adjustment, Attachment Behavior, Student Attitudes
Influence of Multiculturalism on the Study Programs in Malaysian Public Universities: International Students' Perceptions
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Pandian, Ambigapathy; Baboo, Shanthi Balraj; Mahfoodh, Omer Hassan Ali – Studies in Higher Education, 2016
In response to the emphasis on the benefits of enhanced multicultural educational experiences of international students in higher education, this study examined international students' perceptions of the influence of multiculturalism on the study programs in Malaysian public universities. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. The…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cultural Pluralism, Multicultural Education, Public Colleges
Preparedness to Teach: Experiences of the University of Ibadan Early Career Academics
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Udegbe, I. Bola – Studies in Higher Education, 2016
This research examined the experiences of early career academics (ECAs) in terms of their preparedness to teach. Using a survey design involving 104 ECAs in a large Nigeria university, quantitative and qualitative data were obtained to address the research questions raised. Findings showed that (1) prior experience and training impacted on…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Faculty, Beginning Teachers, Career Readiness
From Apprentice to Agenda-Setter: Comparative Analysis of the Influence of Contract Conditions on Roles in the Scientific Community
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Höhle, Ester – Studies in Higher Education, 2015
Academic career paths in Europe are heterogeneous, and the chances for early career researchers to become a permanent member of the academic profession differ from country to country. In some countries, the employment prospects are very insecure. It is asked whether contract conditions at universities influence the chance of taking over a mature…
Descriptors: Agenda Setting, Comparative Analysis, Influences, Contracts