Global representations of international students in a time of crisis: A qualitative analysis of Twitter data during COVID-19
International Studies in Sociology of Education
; 32(2):487-510, 2023.
Artigo
em Inglês
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-20239856
ABSTRACT
International students have been historically valued by universities for their contributions to their host countries. Yet, representations of international students in the general public have become increasingly mixed, an issue likely exacerbated by COVID-19, which has shown increased hostility towards international students. Given the increased reports of discrimination during this period, there is ongoing need to understand how international students have been represented in this specific time of crisis. Our study analysed public representations of international students through Twitter data and qualitative analysis of 6,501 posts made during the immediate COVID-19 crisis (January-April 2020). Our findings confirm competing public representations of international students that changed over time initially through stereotyping and depictions as assumed disease carriers, shifting to empathy and support after university campus closures. We also outline themes of racism and discrimination, which are of importance for the global higher education sector as we move into a post-COVID world.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados de organismos internacionais
Base de dados:
ProQuest Central
Tipo de estudo:
Pesquisa qualitativa
Tópicos:
Covid persistente
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
International Studies in Sociology of Education
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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