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An analysis of friendship networks, social connectedness, homesickness, and satisfaction levels of international students

Blake Hendrickson, +2 more
- 01 May 2011 - 
- Vol. 35, Iss: 3, pp 281-295
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This paper examined the relationship between friendship networks, social connectedness, homesickness, contentment, and satisfaction among international students, and found that international students with a higher ratio of individuals from the host country in their network claimed to be more satisfied, content, and less homesick.
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This article is published in International Journal of Intercultural Relations.The article was published on 2011-05-01. It has received 595 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Friendship & Study abroad.

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The Nature of Prejudice

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