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A multidimensional analysis of homesickness based on the perceptions of international students in Turkey: A mixed method study

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dc.contributor.author Sezer, Senol
dc.contributor.author Karabacak, Nermin
dc.contributor.author Narseyitov, Muhammet
dc.date.accessioned 2023-01-06T11:06:07Z
dc.date.available 2023-01-06T11:06:07Z
dc.date.issued 2021
dc.identifier.citation Sezer, S., Karabacak, N., Narseyitov, M. (2021). A multidimensional analysis of homesickness based on the perceptions of international students in Turkey: A mixed method study. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 83, 187-199.Doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2021.06.001 en_US
dc.identifier.isbn 0147-1767
dc.identifier.isbn 1873-7552
dc.identifier.uri http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2021.06.001
dc.identifier.uri https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:000674435200016
dc.identifier.uri http://earsiv.odu.edu.tr:8080/xmlui/handle/11489/3462
dc.description WoS Categories : Psychology, Social; Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary; Sociology Web of Science Index : Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) Research Areas : Psychology; Social Sciences - Other Topics; Sociology en_US
dc.description.abstract In this study, the perspectives of international students about homesickness and their adaptation to Turkish culture were explored. A multidimensional homesickness analysis based on the perception of international students in Turkish universities is presented. For this purpose, a mixed method was used. Two different techniques were used in the qualitative dimension: metaphor analysis and cognitive mapping. Metaphors were created by 60 international students studying at a state university in Turkey. Cognitive mapping data were collected from 22 international students. In addition, a survey model was used to procure quantitative data. Quantitative data were collected by using the Utrecht Homesickness Scale. The sampling group included 200 international students studying in eight different public universities. The inductive content analysis technique was used to analyse qualitative data and the metaphors related to homesickness were conceptualised as deprivation, difficulties, pain, and yearning. The metaphorical expressions revealed both the compelling homesickness of international students and socio-cultural adjustment difficulties in Turkey. The cognitive mapping concerning homesickness was highly similar to the metaphors. Cognitive mapping results aggregated as memories, cultural events, dishes, family members, friends, and hobbies. The quantitative results indicated high mean homesickness scores for 'missing family' and 'missing friends' sub-dimensions. Moreover, the mean scores were relatively low for the 'adjustment difficulties' and 'loneliness' sub-dimensions. Quantitative data revealed that the perceptions of homesickness differ depending on various socio-cultural factors. This study proposes that countries hosting international students should take psychological, social, and cultural adjustment measures, especially for freshmen students who experience more homesickness. en_US
dc.language.iso eng en_US
dc.publisher PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD OXFORD en_US
dc.relation.isversionof 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2021.06.001 en_US
dc.rights info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess en_US
dc.subject COPING STRATEGIES; 1ST YEAR; ADJUSTMENT; UNIVERSITY; TRANSITION; DEPRESSION; AMERICAN; COLLEGE en_US
dc.subject Homesickness; International students; Mixed method; Metaphor; Cognitive mapping en_US
dc.title A multidimensional analysis of homesickness based on the perceptions of international students in Turkey: A mixed method study en_US
dc.type article en_US
dc.relation.journal INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS en_US
dc.contributor.department Ordu Üniversitesi en_US
dc.contributor.authorID 0000-0001-8800-6017 en_US
dc.identifier.volume 83 en_US
dc.identifier.startpage 187 en_US
dc.identifier.endpage 199 en_US


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