Exploring the Perceptions and Experiences of International Doctoral Students and Expatriates from Education and International Human Resource Management Perspectives
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| Title: | Exploring the Perceptions and Experiences of International Doctoral Students and Expatriates from Education and International Human Resource Management Perspectives |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Christopher J. Rees (ORCID |
| Source: | Education & Training. 2026 68(1):151-166. |
| 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: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Foreign Students, Doctoral Students, Foreign Nationals, Student Experience, Student Attitudes, Place of Residence, Human Resources, Foreign Workers |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| DOI: | 10.1108/ET-09-2024-0401 |
| ISSN: | 0040-0912 1758-6127 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The study addresses two related research questions. First, what complementary themes are evident in education and international human resource management (IHRM) literature, which are relevant to the challenges faced by international doctoral students and expatriates? Second, to what extent do the self-reported perceptions and experiences of international doctoral students studying in the UK reflect these key themes? Design/methodology/approach: The methods adopted for this study were primarily qualitative in nature. An open inquiry approach involving semi-structured interviews with 33 participants was used to generate primary data and to draw out key findings. Findings: The findings reveal the potential for multi-disciplinary research designed to provide insights into key success factors involving both expatriates in host-country settings and international doctoral students in educational settings. For example, the findings highlight the potential relevance of education literature to scholars and practitioners working in the field of IHRM with reference to issues such as working in a second language, receiving oral and written feedback from supervisors in cross-cultural settings supervision, and the performance management of expatriates. Originality/value: The study makes an original contribution by demonstrating the extent of the compatibility between research studies in the field of education focused upon the perceptions and experiences of international doctoral students, and IHRM research into expatriates and their management. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1496186 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The study addresses two related research questions. First, what complementary themes are evident in education and international human resource management (IHRM) literature, which are relevant to the challenges faced by international doctoral students and expatriates? Second, to what extent do the self-reported perceptions and experiences of international doctoral students studying in the UK reflect these key themes? Design/methodology/approach: The methods adopted for this study were primarily qualitative in nature. An open inquiry approach involving semi-structured interviews with 33 participants was used to generate primary data and to draw out key findings. Findings: The findings reveal the potential for multi-disciplinary research designed to provide insights into key success factors involving both expatriates in host-country settings and international doctoral students in educational settings. For example, the findings highlight the potential relevance of education literature to scholars and practitioners working in the field of IHRM with reference to issues such as working in a second language, receiving oral and written feedback from supervisors in cross-cultural settings supervision, and the performance management of expatriates. Originality/value: The study makes an original contribution by demonstrating the extent of the compatibility between research studies in the field of education focused upon the perceptions and experiences of international doctoral students, and IHRM research into expatriates and their management. |
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| ISSN: | 0040-0912 1758-6127 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/ET-09-2024-0401 |
