Understanding the emotional experiences of Female International Graduate Students.

Author

Esther Hinson

Date

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Sociology

Committee Chair

Simranjit Steel

Committee Member

Gretchen G.P Peterson

Committee Member

Carol C.R Rambo

Abstract

U.S. higher education is experiencing a continuous rise in international student enrolment, significantly among females. Studies have suggested that female international graduate students experience more difficulty during their early adjustment process which encompasses psychological and sociocultural. However, these studies often overlook the emotional impact on female international graduate students. This study uses the phenomenological approach to explore the emotional experiences of female international graduate students in the U.S. The findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the emotional experiences of female international graduate students’ adjustment trajectories, such as excitement, sadness, anxiety, and fear during their adjustment process. By applying Bourdieu's theories of cultural and social capital, the research provides a valuable framework for understanding these emotional experiences and underscores the need to expand our understanding of cultural and social capital theory to address its impact on emotions.

Comments

Data is provided by the student.

Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to ProQuest.

Notes

Open Access

Recommended Citation

Hinson, Esther, "Understanding the emotional experiences of Female International Graduate Students." (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3630.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/etd/3630