CAN STUDYING ABROAD CHANGE THE ATTITUDE OF SAUDI MALES ON SEX SEGREGATION?
This study aimed at investigating the divergence
in attitudes between Saudi students who have lived in the United States for
four years or more compared to Saudi students who have not lived outside Saudi
Arabia for more than a three-month period. A survey was designed based on the
main aspects of Saudi culture for this study as surveys are found to be the
most common means for measuring attitudes. Two samples of Saudi students were
recruited, one sample included students who have lived in the United States for
four years or more, and the other sample consisted of those who have not lived
outside Saudi Arabia for more than three months. A statistically significant difference
between the two samples was found; students who have lived in the United States
for four years or more were found to be more tolerant than those who have not
lived abroad for more than three months towards the issue of sex segregation in
mixed environments.
History
Degree Type
- Master of Science
Department
- Communication
Campus location
- Fort Wayne