Chinese International Students in the US: The Influence of Discrimination, Acculturation and Coping on Psychological Wellbeing
Author:
Ruoying Zhang ’21Co-Authors:
Faculty Mentor(s):
Jasmine Mena, Department of PsychologyFunding Source:
PURAbstract
Chinese international students have been reported to experience psychological distress, help-seeking stigma, language-based discrimination, and acculturative stress. This study aims to investigate the influence of discrimination, acculturation and coping strategies on Chinese international students’ psychological wellbeing. With the increasing number of international students in the United States, the focus on their mental health is never greater.