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Character Traits of Jordanian Universities International Students Influenced by Economic - Political Status

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  • Amani G. Jarrar
  • Adnan M. Odeh

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The study aimed to reveal the personality traits of international students in Jordanian universities as affected by both the economic and political factors. The study sample consisted of (410) foreign students in Jordanian universities, representing males (208) and females (202).The results of the study showed that the personal characteristics of international students are mainly affected by both economic and political status of their original countries. The study showed that the most affecting factor is the economic rather than the political. The students traits were also divided in four categories or levels- The (Social) level was highest, the (emotional level) was the second in rank. The (cognitive level) ranked in the third level. And finally ranked the (cultural level). There were also differences between the average grade of individuals on the scale of personality traits and in each of its areas according to the level of education variable. The results of the study showed that there are statistically significant differences in personality characteristics according to the level of education variable in the field of knowledge and were in favor of the master while there were differences of statistical significance attributed to gender variable in favor of females.Â

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  • Amani G. Jarrar & Adnan M. Odeh, 2018. "Character Traits of Jordanian Universities International Students Influenced by Economic - Political Status," Asian Social Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 14(2), pages 105-105, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:assjnl:v:14:y:2018:i:2:p:105
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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