Lived Experiences of Foreign Student Nurses on Socio-cultural Adjustment: Basis for a Holistic Adjustment Program
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
Internationalization and globalization are happening all over the world. Along with these, internationalization of higher education is also observed. Many students go out of their country for studies, which is evident among Southeast Asian Nations. In the Philippines, especially at St. Paul University Philippines, many foreign students study in various fields. With this scenario, the lived experiences of these foreign students on their socio-cultural adjustment should be understood which will enable to cater to their needs effectively. The aim of this interpretative phenomenology study is to explicate the lived experiences of foreign student nurses on socio-cultural adjustment. Considering data saturation, the researcher interviewed seven (7) foreign student nurses who are studying in the university for at least five months. An interview guide with open-ended questions was used to elicit the experiences of the students. Field notes and audit trail were also used during the study. The data were analyzed using van Manen’s (1990) phenomenological approach.Based on the findings of the study, there were four major themes including Plethora of Experiences, Transitioning, Mastering Study Experience and Hoping for Best Education. The proposed intervention is the Holistic Adjustment Program that will help the foreign students adjust to their new academic environment. Cocreated meaning of sociocultural adjustment based on the lived experiences of the foreign student nurses is described as a cognitive and behavioral process that they went through to be able to function effectively in their new environment
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Melanie Reboldera Adolfo
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