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Document Type
Dissertation - University Access Only
Award Date
2015
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department / School
Sociology and Rural Studies
First Advisor
Meredith Redlin
Abstract
This study explored factors impacting Saudi students’ attitudes during their stay in the United States. Data were obtained through online survey. A total of 417 Saudi students male and female participated in this project. Saudi students’ attitudes toward Saudi women’s roles, American, Saudi social class and status, and broadening the understanding of Islamic principles were explored by testing several factors including: region of origin, religiosity, friendship ties with American, familial communication, length of stay in the U.S., gender, age, marital status, parents’ educational level, and family income. Results pointed that region of origin, type of residency in the U.S., religiosity, length of stay, friendship ties with Americans, gender, marital status, and father’s educational level was related to Saudi students’ attitudes.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Saudi Arabian students--United States--Attitudes
Saudi Arabian students--United States--Social life and customs
Student adjustment
Description
Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-97)
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
123
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Alasiri, Ahmed, "Factors Impacting Saudi Arabian Students' Attitudes During Their Stay in the United States" (2015). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1749.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/1749
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