| Title: |
Visual and Personal Narratives: Telling the Story of Holistic Global Perspective Development through Short-Term Study Abroad in a Group Cohort |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Molly Shepard; Robyn Cooper |
| Source: |
Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad. 2025 37(3):25-55. |
| Availability: |
Frontiers Journal. Dickinson College P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013. Tel: 717-254-8858; Fax: 717-245-1677; Web site: https://www.frontiersjournal.org/index.php/Frontiers |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
31 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
College Students; Study Abroad; World Views; Citizenship Responsibility; Personal Narratives; Foreign Students; Student Experience; Group Dynamics; Holistic Approach; Visual Aids; Photography; Cultural Awareness; Individual Development; Interpersonal Competence; Time Factors (Learning) |
| DOI: |
10.36366/frontiers.v37i3.814 |
| ISSN: |
1085-4568; 2380-8144 |
| Abstract: |
This study contributes to existing research on study abroad programming by exploring how short-term study abroad experiences develop college students' global citizenship skills. Offering a unique qualitative approach focused on holistic global perspective development through students' visual and personal narratives, this study investigates how college students' lived experiences shape their global perspective, using a three-tiered, semi-structured interview approach. The research question asked is how the lived experience of college students participating in a short-term international education experience shape their global perspective development from a holistic perspective. The framework of cognitive, intrapersonal, and interpersonal perspectives guided the analysis of participant narratives, which included interviews, journals, and photography. Findings from this phenomenological study highlight the benefits of cohort-building, showing how group dynamics and shared experiences enhance global perspective. Additionally, the study emphasizes the importance of pre-departure preparation and critical components like reflection and dialogue during the experience. These elements collectively foster holistic global perspective. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1489099 |
| Database: |
ERIC |