1. International students' perceived discrimination and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Xiong, Yiying, Rose Parasath, Priscilla, Zhang, Qiyang, and Jeon, Lieny
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RISK assessment ,STATISTICAL correlation ,SELF-evaluation ,PSYCHOLOGICAL distress ,RESEARCH funding ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,ANXIETY ,FOREIGN students ,RESEARCH ,STUDENT attitudes ,DISCRIMINATION (Sociology) ,FACTOR analysis ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
This study examined the relationship between perceived discrimination and psychological distress among international students during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 188 international students from two large U.S. universities participated in the study. Perceived discrimination, psychological distress, and demographic information were assessed using self-reported questionnaires. COVID-related variables and perceived discrimination were significantly associated with international students' psychological distress. Their COVID-related anxiety mediated the relationship between perceived discrimination and psychological distress. Initiatives to mitigate the perceived discrimination experienced by international students may improve their mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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