Abstract: This study explores The Impact of Studying Abroad on Students Who Left Their Children in Their Homeland at Northeast Normal University (NENU), focusing on Communication Dynamics, Emotional Impact, Parental Involvement and Support, Personal and Academic Challenges, Social and Cultural Adjustments, Financial and Logistical Strain, Support Systems and Coping Strategies, Institutional Support and Recommendations. Guided guided by two primary theories: Family Systems Theory (Bowen, 1978) and Attachment Theory (Bowlby, 1988). These theories provided a comprehensive framework for understanding the complex dynamics and emotional ramifications involved in parent-child relationships when parents study abroad, the study aimed to understand how international students perceive and cope with the challenges of being a student and a parent while living abroad, addressing the gap in research on Impact of Studying Abroad on Students Who Left Their Children in Their Homeland in different contexts. Using a qualitative design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with six international master’s students from diverse national backgrounds, and data were analyzed thematically to ensure reliability and depth.
Findings reveal that The frequency of their interactions has shifted from daily physical presence to scheduled virtual interactions, Parents experience a constant sense of guilt and worry, which affects their emotional well-being, the lack of physical presence poses significant challenges in providing real-time support and discipline that may reduce parent-children Attachment. Nevertheless, participants revealed strong adaptability and coping strategies through support system, self-directed learning, Keeping a routine, seeking support from friends, and maintaining a positive outlook. While NENU provides valuable academic and social support services, they are often not able to serve student according to specific needs. The study recommends strong support networks and counseling services, strengthening language assistance, Cultural and social integration programs should include orientation sessions tailored to the unique challenges faced by these parents and opportunities for community engagement through events and workshops. Essentially, Northeast Normal University continued promise to academic excellence globally and improving in all aspects.
Keywords: Impacts, studying Abroad, and Northeast Normal University (NENU).
Title: The Impact of Studying Abroad on Students Who Left Their Children in Their Homeland: A case study of selected students at Northeast Normal University – China
Author: Mrs. Marthe NYIRANGIRIMANA, Dr. Claudien Habimana SIMBI
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026
Page No: 247-257
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Published Date: 05-March-2026
