Transformation abroad: Sojourning and the perceived enhancement of self-efficacy

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 217-238

  Milstein, Tema ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

Author keywords

Culture shock; Growth; Intercultural adaptation; Reentry; Self efficacy; Sojourner; Transformation

Indexed keywords

EID: 23044509242     PISSN: 01471767     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2005.05.005     Document Type: Article

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