Gender influences of women international students who pursue employment and permanent immigration to Canada

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dc.contributor.advisorArthur, Nancy
dc.contributor.authorFais, Maria R.
dc.date.accessioned2017-12-18T22:32:56Z
dc.date.available2017-12-18T22:32:56Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 146-177en
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate the gender influences of female international students who are planning to remain in Canada after graduation. Eight participants shared the experiences that played a relevant role in their career and immigration choices. A thematic analysis approach was used to gain a better understanding of gender-related aspects of their experiences, which generated seven categories and twenty nine themes. The participants' narratives were framed through the use of the System Theory Framework (STF, Patton & McMahon, 2006) as well as acculturation and cultural identity models. Results suggested that family influences, career-related considerations, and gender-specific aspects of these women's identities were instrumental in their choice to stay in the host country. These findings aim to broaden the literature regarding the international student population and to provide further information about the strengths, motivations, and challenges faced by female international students who are considering permanent immigration to Canada.
dc.format.extentvi, 189 leaves ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationFais, M. R. (2012). Gender influences of women international students who pursue employment and permanent immigration to Canada (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4833en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/4833
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/105834
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
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dc.titleGender influences of women international students who pursue employment and permanent immigration to Canada
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineApplied Psychology
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 2085 627942957
ucalgary.thesis.notesUARCen
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