UNDERSTANDING THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE ADOLESCENT STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE. Academic Article

abstract

• Despite rising numbers of adolescents traveling abroad each year, the majority of study abroad research focuses on emerging adults. This study represents an effort to expand our understanding of the study abroad experience from the adolescent perspective. Qualitative data were drawn from interviews and focus groups with, and observations of, participants in the program. Results indicate preparing for and then sharing the experience with like-minded peers, coupled with exposure to a new culture and direct interaction with locals, facilitated a process of reflection and growth with both perceived short-term and potential long-term impacts.

authors

• Stronza, Amanda

published proceedings

• J Hosp Leis Sport Tour Educ

altmetric score

• 1.5

author list (cited authors)

• Duerden, M. D., Layland, E., Petriello, M., Stronza, A., Dunn, M., & Flora, S.

citation count

• 3

complete list of authors

• Duerden, Mat D||Layland, Eric||Petriello, Michael||Stronza, Amanda||Dunn, Mary||Flora, Shelby

publication date

• January 2018

publisher

• Elsevier  Publisher

published in

• Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sports and Tourism Education  Journal

keywords

• Adolescence
• Adolescents
• Emerging Adults
• Experience Design
• Qualitative Methods
• Study Abroad

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1016/j.jhlste.2018.04.004

start page

• 18

end page

• 28

volume

• 23

URL

• http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2018.04.004