A5043321280- Socioeconomic Development in MENA
- Education and Islamic Studies
- International Student and Expatriate Challenges
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Multilingual Education and Policy
- Social Media and Politics
- Knowledge Management and Sharing
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Jewish Identity and Society
- Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
The University of Melbourne
2015-2020
Abstract This article explores the ways in which Saudi female international students (SFIS) Australia use social networking sites (SNS) to help them form networks and present their online identity. Based on themes derived from five in-depth interviews, findings suggest that SFIS SNS a way helps foster sense of belonging connectivity regardless location. Currently Facebook mainly keep touch with friends family are both local international; gain knowledge various political events happening...
The number of Saudi female international students (SFISs) pursuing higher degrees in Western countries has increased dramatically. Many are faced with unusual challenges, especially acting without a male’s permission, interacting males, and using an open, free Internet. This article proposes that SFISs experience “digital shift” whereby their cultural, educational, digital backgrounds impact information-seeking behavior Australia. study used qualitative interpretivist methodology,...
Many transient Saudi Arabian students arrive in Australia annually; more than 5000 new enrolled 2017 to join thousands of tertiary already Australia. This article specifically explores the motives female international (SFIS) for leaving Kingdom Arabia (KSA) study Data were analysed and evaluated terms ‘push–pull explanation’ motivation. Salient push elements included lack university places courses women KSA, influence close relatives (especially male) governmental policies. Pull safety...