Investigating the role of social media during the transition of international students to the UK

Alsuhaibani, Anas; Cox, Andrew; Hopfgartner, Frank

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Title

Investigating the role of social media during the transition of international students to the UK

Author(s)

• Alsuhaibani, Anas
• Cox, Andrew
• Hopfgartner, Frank

Issue Date

2019-03-15

Keyword(s)

• International students
• International students' transition
• Social media

Abstract

It is well known that international students' transition from their home to the host country is accompanied by many challenges. During the transition period, students are more likely to be depressed, anxious, lonely and socially disconnected. Social media, with its informational and communication characteristics, may be an increasingly important aspect of the experience. During the student's life in the host country, social media may help them to maintain well-being and provide them with necessary information. Combining qualitative interviews with social media data analysis, this study investigates the role of social media in Saudi students' transition to the UK by focusing on its impact on their social connections.

Publisher

iSchools

Series/Report Name or Number

iConference 2019 Proceedings

Type of Resource

text

Language

eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/103314

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21900/iconf.2019.103314

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Copyright 2019 Anas Alsuhaibani, Andrew Cox, and Frank Hopfgartner

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