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Garrote, Ariana; Zurbriggen, Carmen L. A.; Schwab, Susanne – Social Psychology of Education: An International Journal, 2023
Friendships with classmates play a significant role in student's development. However, only some friendships are maintained for longer than a school year and their formation depend on many factors. One important factor is gender because gender homophily is consistently found in friendship networks. In addition, there is evidence that same-gender…
Descriptors: Friendship, Gender Differences, Student Attitudes, Social Integration
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Adedapo T. Aladegbaiye; Menno D. T. de Jong; Ardion D. Beldad; Guido M. Peters; Roberto R. Cruz-Martinez – Research in Comparative and International Education, 2024
International universities often promote inclusive learning environments to aid their sojourners' social integration and improve their well-being. However, little is known about how social experiences with inclusion and integration (SEII) unfold for international PhD candidates in Dutch research universities (DRUs). This study uses the narratives…
Descriptors: Doctoral Students, Foreign Students, Influences, Social Experience
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Hopkins, Megan; Weddle, Hayley; Bjorklund, Peter, Jr.; Umansky, Ilana M.; Blanca Dabach, Dafney – AERA Open, 2021
Literature examining the context of reception reveals how various structural and cultural factors shape newcomers' experiences, and thus their opportunities for integration. Fewer studies explore how school districts are situated in this broader context of reception, or how district policies and practices for newcomers are enabled or constrained…
Descriptors: School Districts, Immigrants, Refugees, Social Networks
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Belibova, Silvia – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2016
This article addresses the issue of integration of children with mental retardation from poor rural families of Moldovan society. Thus, the article analyses the current results of the data conducted for inclusion of children in society, social networks of children and their families being considered. The article also proves the existence of…
Descriptors: Social Integration, Intellectual Disability, Foreign Countries, Poverty
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Marchant, Jillian – Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 2013
Current research on social networks in some rural communities reports continuing demise despite efforts to build resilient communities. Several factors are identified as contributing to social decline including globalisation and rural social characteristics. Particular rural social characteristics, such as strong social bonds among members of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Networks, Rural Areas, Global Approach
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Bertoli, M.; Biasini, G.; Calignano, M. T.; Celani, G.; De Grossi, G.; Digilio, M. C.; Fermariello, C. C.; Loffredo, G.; Luchino, F.; Marchese, A.; Mazotti, S.; Menghi, B.; Razzano, C.; Tiano, C.; Zambon Hobart, A.; Zampino, G.; Zuccala, G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Population-based surveys on the quality of life of people with Down syndrome (DS) are difficult to perform because of ethical and legal policies regarding privacy and confidential information, but they are essential for service planning. Little is known about the sample size and variability of quality of life of people with DS living…
Descriptors: Recreational Activities, Social Integration, Quality of Life, Down Syndrome