The contribution of university accommodation to international student security

Bibliographic Data

ID4545271
AuthorsToby Paltridge (Monash University, corresponding author), Susan Mayson (0000-0002-3299-4025, Monash University), Jan Schapper (Monash University)
Year2010
Volume32
Issue4
Pages353-364
Publication date2010-07-08
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Higher Education Policy and Management (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1360-080X • E-ISSN: 1469-9508
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/1360080x.2010.491109
OpenAlexW2171954677
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited12

In this paper we argue that living in university accommodation is a possible means of improving the security of international students. Our argument is supported by a qualitative case study of a single Hall of Residence on Monash University's Clayton campus. Data were collected primarily from interviews with three groups of participants – six international students currently living in that Hall of Residence, three international students who used to live in the Halls of Residence, and three College Heads. The primary finding of this study was that international students living in university accommodation felt very physically secure and experienced a reduced threat level to their social security. It is intended that our findings will assist universities and government in improving the security of international students studying in Australia, thus contributing to a more sustainable Australian education export industry

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