TY - JOUR
T1 - The taboo of mental health problems, stigma and fear of disclosure among Asian international students
T2 - implications for help-seeking, guidance and support
AU - Cogan, Nicola A.
AU - Liu, X.
AU - Chau, Y. Chin-Van
AU - Kelly, S.W.
AU - Anderson, T.
AU - Flynn, C.
AU - Scott, L.
AU - Zaglis, A.
AU - Corrigan, P.
PY - 2024/7/3
Y1 - 2024/7/3
N2 - The current study explored the understandings and experiences of Asian International Students (AISs) in terms of mental health, disclosure and help-seeking within Higher Education (HE) in Scotland, UK. A qualitative study using individual semi-structured interviews with AISs (n=20) was used and an inductive thematic approach to analysis was conducted. Three major themes were developed: (1) Negative beliefs, stigma and fear of judgment, (2) Adaptation and acculturation difficulties, and (3) Barriers in communication, social disconnection and loneliness. Supporting AISs involves challenging negative judgements surrounding mental health, increasing mental health literacy and addressing barriers in overcoming adaptation, acculturation and communication difficulties that may inhibit disclosure and help-seeking behaviour. The need for culturally sensitive mental health practitioners and awareness of diverse understandings of mental health issues is essential to improving supports and services for AISs
AB - The current study explored the understandings and experiences of Asian International Students (AISs) in terms of mental health, disclosure and help-seeking within Higher Education (HE) in Scotland, UK. A qualitative study using individual semi-structured interviews with AISs (n=20) was used and an inductive thematic approach to analysis was conducted. Three major themes were developed: (1) Negative beliefs, stigma and fear of judgment, (2) Adaptation and acculturation difficulties, and (3) Barriers in communication, social disconnection and loneliness. Supporting AISs involves challenging negative judgements surrounding mental health, increasing mental health literacy and addressing barriers in overcoming adaptation, acculturation and communication difficulties that may inhibit disclosure and help-seeking behaviour. The need for culturally sensitive mental health practitioners and awareness of diverse understandings of mental health issues is essential to improving supports and services for AISs
KW - mental health
KW - Asian international students
KW - acculturation
KW - help-seeking
KW - disclosure
KW - stigma
KW - psychological support
UR - https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/cbjg20
U2 - 10.1080/03069885.2023.2214307
DO - 10.1080/03069885.2023.2214307
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85161523196
SN - 0306-9885
VL - 52
SP - 697
EP - 715
JO - British Journal of Guidance and Counselling
JF - British Journal of Guidance and Counselling
IS - 4
ER -
