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DOI :10.26650/siyasal.2025.34.1478556   IUP :10.26650/siyasal.2025.34.1478556    Full Text (PDF)

Social Alienation with International Students in New York City: A Phenomenological Research

Konur Alp DemirFatih YamanBurak Koçak

The city is a vibrant geographical area where social life is revived. Urbanization refers to the organized development of a city resulting from the interaction of various factors. This research uses a phenomeno. logical research design to explore the experiences of students coming to the United States from abroad and sheds light on their encounters with social alienation. Through in.depth interviews with 20 students, this research investigates the meaning of social alienation from the perspective of students, as well as the challenges they face and their suggestions for addressing this critical issue. The data analysis was conducted using MAXQDA.22, a qualitative and mixed method analysis software. The findings reveal the multifaceted nature of social alienation experienced by students, which is characterized by feelings of isolation, exclusion, and detachment from their social environment. Several factors, including social dynamics, system adjustment, language barriers, and cultural differences, lead to the participants’ sense of alienation. The study also highlights the coping mechanisms and strategies employed by students to navigate social alienation, such as seeking supportive friendships and engaging in extracurricular activities. The participants’ suggestions emphasized the significance of fostering a more inclusive and understanding environment within educational institutions and society at large.

JEL Classification : H79 , H83 , R23

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Demir, K.A., Yaman, F., & Koçak, B. (2025). Social Alienation with International Students in New York City: A Phenomenological Research. Siyasal: Journal of Political Sciences, 34(1), 134-151. https://doi.org/10.26650/siyasal.2025.34.1478556


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Demir K A, Yaman F, Koçak B. Social Alienation with International Students in New York City: A Phenomenological Research. Siyasal: Journal of Political Sciences. 2025;34(1):134-151. https://doi.org/10.26650/siyasal.2025.34.1478556


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Demir KA, Yaman F, Koçak B. Social Alienation with International Students in New York City: A Phenomenological Research. Siyasal: Journal of Political Sciences [Internet]. 25 Apr. 2025 [cited 25 Apr. 2025];34(1):134-151. Available from: https://doi.org/10.26650/siyasal.2025.34.1478556 doi: 10.26650/siyasal.2025.34.1478556


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Submitted04.05.2024
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Published Online11.04.2025

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