A Qualitative Study of College Girls' Experiences of Homesickness With Emphasis on Dormitory Lifestyle

Document Type : Original Research

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1 Assistant Professor of Sociology, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran

2 MA in Sociology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

Abstract

The aim of present investigation is to study experiences of girl students in the field and their strategies to cope with the problem. In the present study, the qualitative method and phenomenological approach have been used. The participants of this study were non-native students living in the dormitory of Tabriz University. The sampling method was theoretical sampling that in terms of maximum diversity strategy with non-native students living in dormitories of Tabriz universities in-depth interviews The data of the present study were collected using the interview technique. Findings The interview was coded in three stages: open, axial and selective. In the present study, researcher self-review and member control techniques were used to validate the interview findings. Findings of present study indicated that the core Category of adaptation with homesickness is achieving higher educations. It was also observed that according to experience of student life, personality traits, responsibility taking, independency, gaining experience, providing living costs, financial support, accordance with time and higher facilities of living environment, have the most influence in adaptability and compatibility of students with sense of homesickness.

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Journal of Sociology of Lifestyle (SLS)
Volume 9, Issue 4
December 2025
Pages 1-17

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History

  • Receive Date: 29 October 2020
  • Revise Date: 18 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 03 December 2024
  • Publish Date: 21 December 2024

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