The Experiences of Saudi Third Culture Kids Following Repatriation: A Phenomenological Approach
General Material Designation
[Thesis]
First Statement of Responsibility
Todd Michael Curro
Subsequent Statement of Responsibility
Becker, Chad A.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
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Concordia University (Oregon)
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2017
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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185
GENERAL NOTES
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Committee members: Beck, Catherine; Horten, Gerd J.
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Place of publication: United States, Ann Arbor; ISBN=978-0-355-83972-2
DISSERTATION (THESIS) NOTE
Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree
Ed.D.
Discipline of degree
Education
Body granting the degree
Concordia University (Oregon)
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2017
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This study investigated the collective experience of repatriation, as reported by preadolescent, Saudi Arabian boys between the ages of 10 and 12, who had lived for a minimum of one year in a country outside of the Arab world, and had subsequently returned to Saudi Arabia. Eleven Saudi Arabian boys were interviewed to gather their accounts of their lives before, during, and after their time abroad. They were also asked to discuss their experiences surrounding repatriation and their readjustment to living in Saudi Arabia. Students were also asked to provide advice relating to how schools can adjust their programs to facilitate the readjustment process. Findings concluded that students of this age group are relatively resilient. The consensus of the participants was that remedial Arabic-language classes and a buddy system would provide the greatest benefit to newly repatriated students.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Social research; Middle Eastern Studies
UNCONTROLLED SUBJECT TERMS
Subject Term
Social sciences;Cultural readjustment;Repatriation;Saudi Arabia;Third culture kids