Impact of international student mobility in rural Portuguese regions

IF 2.6 3区 教育学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH International Journal of Educational Research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ijer.2024.102439
Joyce Aguiar , Orlanda Tavares , Cristina Sin
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Existing research on the influence of international students on host higher education institutions (HEIs) has mainly focused on revenue diversification and the multicultural environment that students bring to campus. However, there is a significant gap in research on how international students can impact the development of the local community surrounding the host institution. In this paper, we explore the societal impact of international students, beyond the immediate financial benefits associated with their spending. Through interviews with representatives of four HEIs, this study sheds light on the transformative potential of international student mobility for local development in Portugal, especially in more disadvantaged regions. We found that the presence of international students contributes to demographic renewal, economic growth, cultural dynamism, and knowledge transfer, thereby serving as a catalyst for positive societal transformations. These findings accentuate the strategic role of HEIs in fostering regional development through internationalisation efforts, especially valuable for other countries and regions facing similar demographic and economic challenges.

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国际学生流动对葡萄牙农村地区的影响
关于留学生对东道国高等教育机构(HEI)影响的现有研究主要集中在收入多样化和学生为校园带来的多元文化环境方面。然而,关于留学生如何影响东道主院校周边当地社区发展的研究还存在很大差距。在本文中,我们探讨了留学生对社会的影响,而不仅仅是与他们的消费相关的直接经济利益。通过对四所高等院校代表的访谈,本研究揭示了留学生流动对葡萄牙当地发展,尤其是贫困地区发展的变革潜力。我们发现,留学生的存在有助于人口更新、经济增长、文化活力和知识转移,从而成为社会积极转型的催化剂。这些发现强调了高等院校在通过国际化努力促进地区发展方面的战略作用,这对面临类似人口和经济挑战的其他国家和地区尤为宝贵。
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International Journal of Educational Research
International Journal of Educational Research EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-
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期刊介绍: The International Journal of Educational Research publishes regular papers and special issues on specific topics of interest to international audiences of educational researchers. Examples of recent Special Issues published in the journal illustrate the breadth of topics that have be included in the journal: Students Perspectives on Learning Environments, Social, Motivational and Emotional Aspects of Learning Disabilities, Epistemological Beliefs and Domain, Analyzing Mathematics Classroom Cultures and Practices, and Music Education: A site for collaborative creativity.
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