Date of Award
Spring 2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dr. Sarah J. Yates
Second Advisor
Dr. Thomas J. Gollery
Third Advisor
Dr. Jeremy M. Denton
Abstract
The purpose of this non-experimental quantitative study was to determine the effect global experiences have on undergraduate students’ self-confidence, cultural awareness, and career choice. The research took place at a single research site, a private, faith-based university in the Southeastern United States. Students who had participated in a global experience, such as a mission trip or a study abroad experience, were invited to complete the researcher-created survey, the Global Experience Exit Survey. The data from 59 undergraduate students was analyzed using SPSS, specifically one sample t-tests. The results indicated statistically significant findings for all three subconstructs. The findings show that GEs positively affect students’ perceptions of self-confidence, cultural awareness, and career choice. Further research is required to determine how to structure GEs to ensure the greatest benefits for undergraduate students.
Recommended Citation
Adams, Patricia K., "THE BENEFITS OF GLOBAL EXPERIENCES FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT" (2024). PhD in Education. 3.
https://firescholars.seu.edu/edu-phd/3