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Dr. Hongping Zhang
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Journal article
Published: 11 February 2021 in Sustainability
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Using study abroad as a vehicle for sustainable education is a growing trend. However, an examination of the impact of study abroad on participants’ sustainability-related attitudes and behaviors years after their programs is scarce. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore how a short-term sustainability themed study abroad program impacted students’ sustainability-related attitudes and behaviors. Since long-term personal development and change of attitudes are complex and multidimensional, a qualitative approach was used allowing participants to share their experiences and reflections on the process of learning and internalizing sustainability. A total of 31 study abroad participants were interviewed (20 to 33 years of age) and a grounded theory method was used throughout the study. Participants’ behavioral changes were identified, and the specific study abroad program designs that were associated with such changes were identified and discussed. The three behavioral changes identified by the participants were lifestyle, professional development, and responsible travel behaviors. The effective program design elements include emotion, cognition, and action. Furthermore, the findings suggested revisions to the Value–Belief–Norm model in that more motives should be added whereas, weight of responsibility might need to be reevaluated. This study contributes to the educational tourism and sustainability literature with practical implications for program design, and a better understanding of students’ long-term learning outcomes regarding sustainability.

ACS Style

Hongping Zhang; Heather Gibson. Long-Term Impact of Study Abroad on Sustainability-Related Attitudes and Behaviors. Sustainability 2021, 13, 1953 .

AMA Style

Hongping Zhang, Heather Gibson. Long-Term Impact of Study Abroad on Sustainability-Related Attitudes and Behaviors. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (4):1953.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Hongping Zhang; Heather Gibson. 2021. "Long-Term Impact of Study Abroad on Sustainability-Related Attitudes and Behaviors." Sustainability 13, no. 4: 1953.