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Title: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Empower International Students to Flourish in Research
Language: English
Authors: Lillian Hung, Stephen Cheong Yu Chan, Lily Haopu Ren, Hiro Ito, Bubli Chakraborty
Source: Journal of International Students. 2024 14(5):41-66.
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: 26
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Inquiry, Student Empowerment, Foreign Students, Student Research, Well Being, Mental Health, Environment, Interpersonal Relationship, Self Esteem, Resilience (Psychology), Student Experience, Laboratories, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Recognition (Achievement), Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Canada
ISSN: 2162-3104
2166-3750
Abstract: Despite growing studies on Appreciative Inquiry (AI), rooted in positive psychology, its application in a research laboratory and its associated impact on students' mental health and well-being are underexplored. Thus, this study explores how a positive environment affects students' mental health and wellbeing. Interpretive descriptions guided the data collection and analysis process. We conducted focus groups and interviews with 23 students recruited through convenience sampling. Reflexive thematic analysis identified three themes: (1) feeling valued by others builds confidence, (2) strength-based guidance fosters growth, and (3) meaningful research work increases resilience. Our study suggests that a positive environment informed by Appreciative Inquiry has the potential to positively affect the mental health and well-being of international students.
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