Methodology
摘要
This chapter outlines the study’s embedded mixed-methods research design, which integrates quantitative and qualitative approaches to examine the experiences of international students. It outlines participant recruitment, sampling strategies, data collection methods, and analytical techniques. Standardised instruments, such as the Shortened Adapted Acculturation Scale (SAAS) and the Acculturative Stress Scale for International Students (ASSIS), are used for quantitative analysis. Meanwhile, interviews and focus-groups provide qualitative insights, with data analysed using Atlas ti v. 24.0.0. Ethical considerations and measures to ensure reliability and validity are also discussed.