Developing Tailored Messages to Improve Mental Health and Adjustment of Asian International Students

Autor/inn/en	Jin, Lan; Acharya, Lalatendu
Titel	Developing Tailored Messages to Improve Mental Health and Adjustment of Asian International Students
Quelle	In: Journal of International Students, 12 (2022) 2, S.817-842 (26 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2162-3104
Schlagwörter	Foreign Students; Asians; Mental Health; Health Promotion; Student Adjustment; Cultural Influences; Knowledge Level; Social Bias; Student Motivation; Access to Health Care; Resources; Help Seeking; Social Networks; Interpersonal Competence; Acculturation; Coping; Stress Management; Safety; Undergraduate Students; Information Dissemination; Indiana + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Asian; Asiat; Asiatin; Asiaten; Asiate; Psychohygiene; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung; Student; Students; Adjustment; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Adaptation; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Wissensbasis; Schulische Motivation; Betriebsmittel; Hilfsmittel; Help-seeking behavior; Help-seeking behaviour; Hilfe suchendes Verhalten; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Interpersonale Kompetenz; Akkulturation; Bewältigung; Stressmanagement; Stressbewältigung; Sicherheit; Informationsverbreitung
Abstract	The purpose of the study was to develop tailored messages for improving mental health and adjustment of Asian international students (AISs) in the United States. The PEN-3 cultural model was used to contextualize the role of culture in mental health needs of AISs. Applying a mixed method approach, the study developed messages through a multistep participatory process consisting of three focus groups (n = 15 participants), 13 individual interviews, one expert consultation, and an online survey (n = 85 responses). Data analysis led to the development of seven broad themes with seven tailored messages under each theme, including increasing the awareness of mental health and reducing stigma; motivational quotes; available and accessible resources for AISs to improve mental health; seeking help from social network and developing interpersonal skills; adjusting to American culture and college life; coping strategies to reduce stress and improve mental health and adjustment; and safety issues. The implications for culturally responsive programs are discussed. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Journal of International Students. 4005 Spurgeon Drive #6, Monroe, LA 71203. Tel: 318-600-5743; Fax: 318-342-3131; e-mail: jis@ojed.org; Web site: https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jis/index
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01