Correlates of Work-Study Conflict among International Students in Australia: A Multivariate Analysis

Yahya Thamrin, Dino Pisaniello, Cally Guerin and Paul Rothmore
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Yahya Thamrin: Department of Occupational Health and Safety, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia
Dino Pisaniello: School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, Australia
Cally Guerin: School of Education, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, Australia
Paul Rothmore: School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, Australia

IJERPH, 2019, vol. 16, issue 15, 1-11

Abstract: International students represent an increasingly large segment of the Australian workforce. Most international students are working while studying, but there is a scarcity of quantitative data regarding potential work–study conflicts. Data from an online survey were analyzed with multivariate statistical methods to clarify the risk factors associated with perceived work–study conflicts in an Australian university. More than 66% of students felt that working demands interfered with their study. Negative impacts included tiredness and timetable clashes. Statistically significant correlates of work–study conflict were a perception of unfair wages and a lack of confidence in discussing occupational health and safety issues with employers. Underpayment may signify other vulnerabilities, such as unsafe working conditions. As many universities seek to increase their international student enrolments, these are important factors to consider for student retention. To mitigate this potential negative influence on study, universities should provide education and training related to international students’ rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

Keywords: international students; university; worker; employment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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