From Exclusive to Inclusive: A Mixed-Methods Investigation of Study Abroad Participation and Practices

The purpose of this study was to explore how postsecondary institutions with high and low study abroad participation rates communicate with students about study abroad opportunities. We were especially interested in identifying institutional policies and practices that focused on inequalities in acc...

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Published in:The Journal of higher education (Columbus) 2021-01, Vol.92 (1), p.140-167
Main Authors: Whatley, Melissa, Stich, Amy E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to Education
Barriers
Communication Strategies
Content analysis
Cultural Capital
Disproportionate Representation
Educational Practices
Equal Education
Higher education
Inclusion
Inclusive education
Institutional Characteristics
mixed methods
Mixed methods research
Outreach Programs
Private Colleges
Public Colleges
Research design
School Policy
Social Capital
Student Diversity
Student Participation
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Students
University students
Web Sites
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to explore how postsecondary institutions with high and low study abroad participation rates communicate with students about study abroad opportunities. We were especially interested in identifying institutional policies and practices that focused on inequalities in access to study abroad. We addressed this purpose using a mixed-methods research design. We first conducted a quantitative regression analysis to identify two groups of institutions with especially high or low study abroad participation rates. We then applied a comparative qualitative content analysis to these institutions' study abroad websites. Results suggested ways in which institutional policies and practices either perpetuate exclusion or promote access among diverse student populations.
ISSN:0022-1546
1538-4640
DOI:10.1080/00221546.2020.1768778