International Graduate Students’ Mental Health Diagnoses, Challenges, and Support

IF 1.5 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Journal of International Students Pub Date : 2022-09-03 DOI:10.32674/jis.v13i3.3148

Kathleen Clarke

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Abstract

Although there is a growing body of research that suggests the mental health of graduate students differs from that of their undergraduate counterparts, studies examining international students at the graduate level are scarce. This study therefore compares mental health diagnoses, challenges and stressors experienced, and use of mental health support, of international and non-international students who identified as being graduate/professional students. Data from the 2019 Canadian National College Health Assessment were used to compare the international graduate students (n = 1,876) to their non-international peers (n = 4,809). Significant differences were found on prevalence of conditions, certain specific challenges that are experienced, and help-seeking behaviours. Overall, international and non-international students may experience similar challenges, but international students are less likely to seek support. The findings suggest a need for graduate advisors and student affairs professionals to recognize the unique experiences of international graduate students particularly with their help-seeking behaviours.

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国际研究生的心理健康诊断、挑战和支持

尽管越来越多的研究表明，研究生的心理健康状况与本科生不同，但对研究生水平的国际学生进行调查的研究却很少。因此，本研究比较了被认定为研究生/专业学生的国际学生和非国际学生的心理健康诊断、面临的挑战和压力源，以及心理健康支持的使用情况。来自2019年加拿大国家大学健康评估的数据被用来比较国际研究生(n = 1876)和非国际研究生(n = 4809)。在疾病的患病率、经历的某些特定挑战和寻求帮助的行为方面发现了显著差异。总体而言，国际学生和非国际学生可能会遇到类似的挑战，但国际学生不太可能寻求支持。研究结果表明，研究生顾问和学生事务专业人员需要认识到国际研究生的独特经历，特别是他们寻求帮助的行为。

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Journal of International Students EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

CiteScore

2.90

自引率

25.00%

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审稿时长

30 weeks

期刊介绍： The journal publishes scholarly peer-reviewed articles on international students in tertiary education, secondary education, and other educational settings that make significant contributions to research, policy, and practice in the internationalization of education worldwide. We encourage the submission of manuscripts from researchers and practitioners around the world from a myriad of academic fields and theoretical perspectives, including international education, comparative education, human geography, global studies, linguistics, psychology, sociology, communication, international business, economics, social work, cultural studies, and other related disciplines. We are especially interested in submissions which mark a new and demonstratively significant advancement in research on international students on topics such as: Cross-cultural studies of acculturation, intergroup relations, and intercultural communication Career preparation, employability, and career outcomes of short- and long-term mobility Development of international student social networks Emerging trends related to the mobility of international students and scholars English-mediated instruction (EMI) and second language acquisition (L2) Experiences of globally mobile LGBTQ+ students and other student populations Geopolitical perspectives and policies related to international students and other immigrants seeking education Global learning involving diverse people collaboratively analyzing and addressing complex problems that transcend borders International faculty, teaching assistants, and postdoctoral researchers Multicultural, intercultural, and cross-cultural engagement New educational contexts that involve the use of emerging technologies and online learning International student experiences in transnational higher education providers and programs.