Study abroad, virtues, and self-concept: A qualitative analysis
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Faculty Sponsor(s)
Paul Youngbin Kim, Ph.D.,Brittany Tausen, Ph.D.
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Research in progress
Primary Department
Clinical Psychology
Description
This study explores how study abroad invites students to reflect on their perceptions and experiences, in connection to Christian virtues and cultural constructs. Virtues highlighted include faith, courage, temperance, justice, hope, and love. Additionally, this study explores how these constructs impact views of self and others. Participants consisted of students who participated in the South Korea Global Seminar Program at SPU. Data was collected from written assignments completed by participants during the study abroad. Written assignments included the participants’ reflection of specific activities and excursions during the study abroad and tied it to the virtues and values observed.
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Study abroad, virtues, and self-concept: A qualitative analysis
This study explores how study abroad invites students to reflect on their perceptions and experiences, in connection to Christian virtues and cultural constructs. Virtues highlighted include faith, courage, temperance, justice, hope, and love. Additionally, this study explores how these constructs impact views of self and others. Participants consisted of students who participated in the South Korea Global Seminar Program at SPU. Data was collected from written assignments completed by participants during the study abroad. Written assignments included the participants’ reflection of specific activities and excursions during the study abroad and tied it to the virtues and values observed.
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