ERIC Number: ED657429
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 95
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ISBN: 979-8-3830-0115-8
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Effects of Global Experiences for the Undergraduate Student
Patricia K. Adams
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Southeastern University
The purpose of this non-experimental quantitative study was to determine the effect global experiences have on undergraduate students' self-confidence, cultural awareness, and career choice. The research took place at a single research site, a private, faith-based university in the Southeastern United States. Students who had participated in a global experience, such as a mission trip or a study abroad experience, were invited to complete the researcher-created survey, the Global Experience Exit Survey. The data from 59 undergraduate students was analyzed using SPSS, specifically one sample t-tests. The results indicated statistically significant findings for all three subconstructs. The findings show that GEs positively affect students' perceptions of self-confidence, cultural awareness, and career choice. Further research is required to determine how to structure GEs to ensure the greatest benefits for undergraduate students. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Experience, Global Approach, Study Abroad, Self Esteem, Cultural Awareness, Career Choice, Religious Colleges, Outcomes of Education
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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