Understanding Homesickness: A Review of the Literature

This article provides a review of the research literature related to the experience of homesickness among college students. Research-based findings of the symptomology of homesickness, risk factors that increase vulnerability to experiencing this psychological phenomenon, and the effectiveness of tr...

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Published inJournal for leadership and instruction Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 8 - 15
Main Author Ferrara, Talita
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published SCOPE Education Services 2020
Subjects
At Risk Students
College Environment
College Students
Coping
Educational Research
Geographic Location
Locus of Control
Outcomes of Treatment
Psychological Patterns
Sense of Community
Social Support Groups
Student Adjustment
Student Characteristics
Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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Summary:This article provides a review of the research literature related to the experience of homesickness among college students. Research-based findings of the symptomology of homesickness, risk factors that increase vulnerability to experiencing this psychological phenomenon, and the effectiveness of treatment strategies aimed at reducing symptoms of homesickness are examined within this literature review.
ISSN:2475-6032