Homesick or Sick-of-Home ? Examining the Effects of Self-Disclosure on Students’ Reverse Culture Shock after Studying Abroad
A Mixed-Method Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21190291 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alice Fanari (0000-0002-0940-5624, University of Arizona, corresponding author), Rain Wuyu Liu (0000-0002-3977-5351, University of Arizona), Taylor Ann Foerster (0000-0002-5155-1422, University of Arizona) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 273-303 |
| Publication date | 2021-05-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Intercultural Communication Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1747-5759 • E-ISSN: 1747-5767 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17475759.2020.1866643 |
| OpenAlex | W3120436481 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 18 |
| References cited | 46 |
This mixed-method study investigates the effects of self-disclosure and reverse culture shock among students returning from studying abroad. While previous literature examined the socio-cultural factors of re-entry, this study explores the role of communication in this readaptation process using a sample of 285 international college students returning home from different countries. Quantitative data showed that some of the dimensions of self-disclosure were significant predictors of reverse culture shock and difficulty during the four phases of re-entry. Qualitative findings revealed reasons for self-disclosure, as well as cultural and interpersonal challenges of sharing one’s experience when returning home. Implications and future directions are discussed to facilitate students’ re-entry through communicative practices like self-disclosure
Interpersonal communication · Pedagogy · Qualitative research · Self-disclosure · Social science · Sociology · Study abroad · Communication in Education and Healthcare · Higher Education Governance and Development · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 18 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 4,5 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 18 |