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Title: Indian Students' Psychological and Behavioral Aspects on Studying Abroad Decisions amidst Fear of Uncertainty and Social Unrest
Language: English
Authors: Khusboo Srivastava (ORCID 0000-0001-8462-7967), Somesh Dhamija
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. 2025 17(1):163-174.
Availability: Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Study Abroad, Foreign Students, Student Exchange Programs, World Problems, War, Pandemics, Student Attitudes, Fear, Undergraduate Students, Emotional Response, Affective Behavior, Decision Making, Social Problems, Social Environment, Safety, Educational Attainment, Financial Problems, Parent Influence
Geographic Terms: India
DOI: 10.1108/JARHE-04-2023-0140
ISSN: 2050-7003
1758-1184
Abstract: Purpose: The study is an attempt to expand the knowledge about the psychological and behavioral aspects of Indian students studying abroad amidst fear of uncertainty and social unrest. Design/methodology/approach: The exploratory study is employed to seek a better and deeper understanding of the possible impact of the potential war on the student abroad study process. In the study, the participants were selected from Delhi NCR of India. The thoughts and opinions of students on studying abroad under the fear of uncertainty were covered in a semi-structured interview. Findings: Five broad themes emerged from the analysis of the interviews that influence students' choices and attitudes toward their decisions on studying abroad. The themes are "safety", "fear of incomplete degree", "financial stress", "parents' apprehension" and "emotional breakdown". Practical implications: The study leveraged an understanding of the mindset of Indian students. Considering the student's doubts and fear over such uncertainty and war-like situations, the higher education policymaker can adopt some measures (hybrid education, short-term programs, student exchange programs, shift in destination, distance learning and new forms of educational technology) to cope with such upcoming challenges, ensuring their safety and pursuing their dreams by taking higher education abroad. Originality/value: This qualitative study develops a comprehensive understanding of how students perceive such extreme crises and how their thoughts, attitudes and behavior toward studying abroad change. The study contributes to comprehending the student's description of perceptions, emotions, opinions and behaviors under the fear of uncertainty and social unrest.
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