Pre- and Post-Pandemic (COVID-19) Mental Health of International Students: Data from a Longitudinal Study

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Год журнала: 2023, Номер Volume 16, С. 431 - 446

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2023

Purpose: International students are highly vulnerable to the risk of mental health worsening before and during pandemic (COVID-19). This study investigated international students' pre- post-pandemic Methods: It is a longitudinal study, data were collected online, pre-pandemic (N = 470) 420). Using random sampling technique, self-administered questionnaire was used measure health, including depression anxiety. Results: Findings show that good in pre-pandemic. Meanwhile, found be more depressed anxious pandemic. also phase, young mainly females' worsened. Conclusion: concluded problems alarming, so university should provide psychological services for student's health. Post-pandemic leaving long-lasting effects will require further investigation. Keywords: Covid-19, anxiety, depression, students,

Язык: Английский

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A critical look at equity in international doctoral education at a distance: A duo's journey

British Journal of Educational Technology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2025

This collaborative, reflective research paper delves into the doctoral socialization experiences of two international students navigating pre‐ and postrelocation realities amid COVID‐19 complexities. The authors juxtapose our journeys in Global South (pre‐relocation) North (postrelocation), scrutinizing learning outcomes, access to resources academic professional opportunities. Through journaling deep self‐reflection, this illuminates stark disparities educational accessibility, mainly rooted undeniable global technological divide. In paper, my colleague I unveil unique challenges distance learning, highlighting resulting isolation inequitable experiences. Furthermore, study reflects on disproportionate growth opportunities accompanying geographical mobility, emphasizing success capacity‐building inequities. contributes ongoing debate IHE's impact equity, particularly regarding potential exacerbation through internationalization at a distance. collaborative research, attempt answer question: ‘ How do under compare or diverge from geographically mobile ?’ By adopting counter‐storytelling as interpretive framework, hopes amplify validate stories how they, authors, experience their education. nuanced findings inform institutional policies promoting more equitable inclusive practices higher Practitioner notes What is already known about topic (internationalization [IaD]) IaD enables diverse locations without physical relocation, inclusivity participation. offers flexible options that cater schedules personal circumstances, allowing learners balance pursuits with other commitments. can reduce costs associated traditional education, such travel, accommodation living expenses, making education accessible affordable for economically disadvantaged backgrounds. adds Documents structural inherent IaD, lens African women students, offering insights after pandemic. Provides detailed exploration mental emotional toll remote distant learners, specific feelings inadequacy, which are often overlooked narratives equity. Offers actionable recommendations policy change aimed improving support systems enhancing equity based documented highlighted study. Implications practice and/or Advocate investments digital libraries partnerships repositories improve those South. Promote development programmes integrate perspectives culturally responsive pedagogies curriculum design teaching enhance student populations. Encourage implementation health well‐being among including virtual counselling services, mentorship tailored time zones circumstances. These measures aim mitigate exacerbated by promote globally.

Язык: Английский

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Evaluating the mental health of international students in the U.S. during the COVID-19 outbreak: The case of University of Florida

Journal of American College Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 72(9), С. 3464 - 3473

Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2023

Objective: The study aims to capture the emotional challenges faced by international students due changes in U.S. visa regulations during COVID-19 outbreak. Participants: 165 from University of Florida participated study. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey using previously validated questionnaire tools (PHQ-9 and GAD-7). collected data was quantitatively analyzed through different statistical approaches, including ANOVA, Independent Sample t-Test, Binary Logistic Regression. Results: 18.8% our sample had moderately severe depressive status, 20.6% anxiety. Additionally, there statistically significant difference depression anxiety scores based on gender. Conclusions: Our findings addressed importance taking serious measures when emotionally impactful political issues arise prevent development mental illnesses among at institutions higher education.

Язык: Английский

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Challenges and social adaptation of international students in Saudi Arabia

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 9(5), С. e16283 - e16283

Опубликована: Май 1, 2023

Adapting to university life in Saudi Arabia can be difficult for international students. This qualitative research, based on the social adaption framework, explore detail problems that students experience during their enrolment at Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), which is located Riyadh, Arabia. Utilizing purposeful sampling, 20 participated semi-structured interviews. The interviews contained 16 questions elicit students' perceptions about challenges they encountered faced residence Findings revealed experienced language barriers, had deal with issues regarding culture shock, and episodes of depression, nostalgia, stress, loneliness, homesickness. However, these retained positive attitudes adaptation were satisfied resources facilities provided IMSIU. It was strongly suggested student affairs officers, academic professionals, work practitioners, who interact overseas students, should strive help overcome possible language, communication, lifestyle, institutional barriers. implication utilize various counseling professional guidance assist them adapt new lifestyle host country. study could replicated using a mixed-methods approach future investigators.

Язык: Английский

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The taboo of mental health problems, stigma and fear of disclosure among Asian international students: implications for help-seeking, guidance and support

British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 52(4), С. 697 - 715

Опубликована: Июнь 8, 2023

The current study explored the experiences of Asian International Students (AISs) in terms mental health, disclosure and help-seeking within Higher Education Scotland, UK. A qualitative using individual semi-structured interviews with AISs (n = 20) was used an inductive thematic approach to analysis conducted. Three major themes were developed: (1) Negative beliefs, stigma fear judgment, (2) Adaptation acculturation difficulties (3) Barriers communication, social disconnection loneliness. Supporting involves challenging negative judgements surrounding increasing health literacy addressing barriers that may inhibit behaviour. need for culturally sensitive practitioners awareness diverse understandings issues is essential improving support AISs.

Язык: Английский

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Need Satisfaction and Depressive Symptoms Among University Students in Hong Kong During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Moderating Effects of Positive Youth Development Attributes

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Июль 7, 2022

As studies on the mental health status of university students during COVID-19 pandemic are almost non-existent in Hong Kong, we examined four research questions this paper: What is prevalence depressive symptoms Kong? socio-demographic correlates symptoms? Do need satisfaction and positive youth development (PYD) attributes, including beliefs about adversity, psychosocial competence (resilience emotional competence) family functioning predict depression? PYD attributes moderate predictive effect We above using Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale Revised (CESD-R) 1,648 Kong. For utilized validated measures Chinese competence), functioning. satisfaction, used a measure derived from two focus group interviews involving students. Results showed that 48.4% respondents (95% confidence interval = [45.9%, 51.1%]) scored 16 or (i.e., "at-risk" clinical depression). predicted, age, gender, student (local vs. international), financial hardship were significant symptoms. Besides, negatively predicted depression scores. Finally, multiple regression analyses controlling as covariates all moderated impact depression. The findings reinforce theoretical proposition serve important factors protecting pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Food Insecurity Predictors Differ for White, Multicultural, and International College Students in the United States

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(2), С. 237 - 237

Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025

Background: Higher education institutions and public health agencies in the United States (US) have recognized that food insecurity is pervasive interferes with student learning on multiple levels. However, less research has examined among culturally diverse college students. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted to estimate prevalence predictors of for US-born White, Multicultural, International students aged 18-34 at a Midwest university. The secondary aims were describe dietary meal characteristics, use assistance programs, including on-campus pantry. Methods: In April 2022, 853 completed 10-item US Adult Food Security Module, demographic, fat intake, attitude, access barriers, nutrition program usage questions using socio ecological model (SEM) framework. Results: security 73.3% (54.7% high, 18.5% marginal) 26.7% (14.4% low, 12.3% very low). Significantly more (26.8%) Multicultural (35.6%) classified as food-insecure compared White (19.9%; p < 0.001). Binomial multinomial logistic regression models indicated intrapersonal factors race/ethnicity, poor self-reported health, being an undergraduate, community barriers high costs limited transportation. Conclusions: Dietary characteristics differed by nativity-ethnicity groups than they did cost emerged strong influence choice utilized pantry, other groups.

Язык: Английский

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Research through service: Meeting Chinese international college students’ mental health needs

Frontiers in Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 10

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025

Introduction and background Research indicates that Chinese International College Students (CICS) encounter considerable cultural mental health challenges while studying in the United States. However, there has been limited focus on processes outcomes of effective intervention programs tailored to their needs. This study adopted a research-through-service approach design, implement, evaluate four-week group program aimed at enhancing well-being CICS. Methods The was designed with perspective services for CICS should be culturally specific, growth-oriented, focused promoting positive learning rather than merely addressing problems or solutions. Group sessions were conducted emphasized experiential activities participants’ confidence fostering mindset. Thirteen voluntarily participated intervention. One three weeks after program, twelve participants took part semi-structured post-group interviews. These interviews explored reflections experience, general perspectives well-being, perceived strategies managing those challenges, attitudes toward seeking professional help when needed. interview data analyzed using Consensus Qualitative (CQR) method (Hill, 2012). Results Participants shared experiences conflicts they faced, as well active coping employed. included confiding trusted individuals, practicing forbearance self-regulation, practical solutions underlying problems. When reflecting reported notable benefits across intellectual, relational, emotional domains. Additionally, provided valuable suggestions program’s effectiveness. Conclusion Intervention support promote confidence, adopt strength-based growth-oriented approach, avoid deficit-focused problem-centered frameworks.

Язык: Английский

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Creating a student-led PhD in nursing diversity, equity, and inclusion advisory council

Journal of Professional Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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NCAA international student-athletes’ psychological wellbeing during COVID-19: Gender and academic year

Journal of American College Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 9

Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2025

Objective: To examine international student-athletes' (ISAs) rates of depression, perceived stress, problematic drinking, and sleep disturbance. Participants: 509 ISAs (Mage = 20.39 years, women 63.1%) from over 80 NCAA institutions. Methods: Survey data were collected in April/May 2020. Results: Overall, 27.9% 9.2% endorsed clinical high levels depression respectively; 2.4% (n 12) reported severe disturbances 12.4% 63) drinking. Except being a woman ISA was associated with significantly higher Year school interacted gender for stress; men their 2nd year or the lowest levels. Conclusions: Large numbers clinical/severe psychological concerns at onset COVID-19, likely due to unique stressors experienced by this college population. Athletic departments, like universities general, must provide culturally-sensitive mental health services ISAs.

Язык: Английский

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