Motivation and Experiences of Studying Creative Arts Therapy among Chinese Doctoral Students in South Korea
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| Title: | Motivation and Experiences of Studying Creative Arts Therapy among Chinese Doctoral Students in South Korea |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ya Nan Mo, Kyung Soon Ko |
| Source: | Journal of International Students. 2024 14(4):1029-1046. |
| Availability: | Journal of International Students. 4005 Spurgeon Drive #6, Monroe, LA 71203. Tel: 318-600-5743; Fax: 318-342-3131; e-mail: jis@ojed.org; Web site: https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jis/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Study Abroad, Foreign Students, Art Therapy, Graduate Students, Student Experience, Student Motivation, Student Personnel Services, Barriers, Success, Educational Attainment |
| Geographic Terms: | South Korea, China |
| ISSN: | 2162-3104 2166-3750 |
| Abstract: | Chinese students accounted for 40.4% of international students in South Korea in 2022. Universities in China require doctoral degrees to teach art. Creative arts therapy (CAT) has increasingly gained attention. In this study, we investigated the experiences of six Chinese students in a study abroad program for creative arts therapy in South Korea. We gathered data from visual artworks and interviews. The analysis yielded six themes: No doctoral degree, no job position for art educators in university, China; Expectations for the development of CAT in China; Despite majoring in art, CAT is a new discipline; Study abroad while unprepared in terms of language ability; Wanting to escape due to academic pressure; Motivation to continue studying abroad. Findings revealed that psychological and emotional support programs would help international students across different nationalities and cultures. Students' study abroad experience and how it contributes to their lives beyond obtaining a degree requires further consideration. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1445742 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Chinese students accounted for 40.4% of international students in South Korea in 2022. Universities in China require doctoral degrees to teach art. Creative arts therapy (CAT) has increasingly gained attention. In this study, we investigated the experiences of six Chinese students in a study abroad program for creative arts therapy in South Korea. We gathered data from visual artworks and interviews. The analysis yielded six themes: No doctoral degree, no job position for art educators in university, China; Expectations for the development of CAT in China; Despite majoring in art, CAT is a new discipline; Study abroad while unprepared in terms of language ability; Wanting to escape due to academic pressure; Motivation to continue studying abroad. Findings revealed that psychological and emotional support programs would help international students across different nationalities and cultures. Students' study abroad experience and how it contributes to their lives beyond obtaining a degree requires further consideration. |
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| ISSN: | 2162-3104 2166-3750 |
