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Being a Nursing Student in a Foreign Country
Sponsor: Ankara University
Summary
Understanding the experiences and specific learning needs of international nursing students is crucial for the success of nursing education programs. Providing necessary support and adjustments to facilitate their adaptation process is essential. This study employs the Photovoice method, a qualitative research approach, allowing students to express their educational journey from their own perspectives. Through visual representation, they can communicate their experiences more effectively.
Official title: Being a Nursing Student in a Foreign Country: a Photovoice Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
96
Start Date
2025-02-17
Completion Date
2025-06-01
Last Updated
2025-02-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
This research uses a qualitative method called photovoice. Participants express their "experience of being a nursing student in a foreign country" through visuals and share their feelings and
Photovoice is a participant-centered research method that allows participants to convey their experiences through visual data. This method is particularly used to understand social issues and the challenges individuals face. Participants take photos that they find meaningful related to the research topic and express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences through these images. In this study, the Photovoice method is used to visualize the experiences of being a nursing student in a foreign country. Participants share their cultural adaptation, educational processes, personal challenges, and overall life experiences through photos taken with their smartphones. The photos are then analyzed in-depth during face-to-face interviews with the participants, where they discuss the meaning of the photo, the reason for choosing it, and their personal experiences.