Homesickness Among International Students

This survey is fully anonymous. No names or contact details will be collected in this survey. Your responses will be used only for this MA User Experience Design graduation project. Participation is voluntary. You may stop completing the survey at any time by closing this form before submitting your response.By continuing, you confirm that you are aged 18 or over and international student studying at college or higher education level that you understand the information above, and that you agree for your anonymous responses to be used for this project. *

What is your age range? *

What is your gender? *

What is your nationality and cultural background? (eg. Korean, East Asian) *

Where are you currently studying? *

What country or city are you currently living in? (eg. Paris, France)

What level of study are you currently enrolled in? *

What specific place do you currently miss the most? This could be a family home, your room, a café, a shop, a park, or any place that feels familiar or meaningful to you. *

How long have you been living away from the place you miss? *

Have you experienced homesickness while studying abroad? *

How often do you feel homesick? *

When do you usually feel homesick? (Multiple selections are possible) *

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Which familiar cues make you feel most comforted? (Multiple selections are possible) *

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Do you keep or bring anything from home to feel comforted? (eg. photo) *

If yes, what do you keep or bring from home?

What do you usually do when you miss home? *

Which digital tools do you use to feel connected to home? (Multiple selections are possible) *

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How well do current digital tools help you feel close to home? *

What feels missing from current digital tools when you try to feel close to home?

How interested would you be in a digital comfort space where you can collect familiar memories, songs, photos, objects, routines, media, and places? *

Which features would feel most comforting to you? *

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How would you want this space to feel? (Multiple selections are possible) *

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How private would you want this comfort space to be? (Multiple selections are possible) *

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Would you be interested in a short follow-up interview? The interview will take around 10–15 minutes and will be conducted remotely in June to July. You do not need to turn your camera on during the interview. With your consent, the interview may be recorded for note-taking and analysis. Any quotes used in my academic report or portfolio will be anonymised.Interview participants will receive a small digital voucher, such as a local Amazon eGift Card or equivalent voucher, depending on availability in your country. *

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