Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive Symptoms among International Students: Implications for University Support Offices

Autor/inn/en	Shadowen, Noel L.; Williamson, Ariel A.; Guerra, Nancy G.; Ammigan, Ravichandran; Drexler, Matthew L.
Titel	Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive Symptoms among International Students: Implications for University Support Offices
Quelle	In: Journal of International Students, 9 (2019) 1, S.129-148 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2162-3104
Schlagwörter	Depression (Psychology); Correlation; Incidence; Foreign Students; College Students; Mental Health; Student Needs; Language Fluency; English (Second Language); Acculturation; Social Discrimination; Social Support Groups; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Measures (Individuals); Anxiety; Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale; Beck Anxiety Inventory + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Korrelation; Vorkommen; Collegestudent; Psychohygiene; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Akkulturation; Soziale Benachteiligung; Soziale Schließung; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Psychiatrische Symptomatik; Messdaten; Angst
Abstract	International students often experience significant challenges and difficulties adjusting to their new campus and university environment abroad. As a result, understanding the unique needs of these students has become an important priority for many university administrators and mental health professionals amid growing health concerns faced by members of this community. This study examines the prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms in a sample of international students enrolled in a mid-size U.S. university. A hierarchical multiple regression model revealed that poor English fluency, increased acculturative stress, and perceived discrimination were associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms, whereas increased social support was associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms. Implications for university administration and support services are discussed. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01