Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Counseling Services Among Chinese International Students: Acculturation, Ethnic Identity, and English Proficiency

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaqi Li ◽  
Aretha Faye Marbley ◽  
Loretta J. Bradley ◽  
William Lan
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
International Students ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Chinese International Students ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Professional Counseling

scholarly journals How Do Chinese International Students View Seeking Mental Health Services?

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 286-305
Author(s):  
Huan Chen ◽  
Usenime Akpanudo ◽  
Erin Hasler
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
International Students ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Short Form ◽  
The United States ◽  
Chinese International Students ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Help Seeking Attitudes

This study explored how Chinese international students view seeking mental health services. One hundred and ten Chinese international students responded to the Attitude Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale–Short Form (ATSPPH-SF) and a demographic questionnaire. Results of our data analysis revealed no significant main effects of the demographic factors (gender, length of stay in the United States, and awareness of on-campus counseling services) on attitudes toward seeking mental health services. However, awareness of on-campus counseling services was found to be a mediating factor in the relationship between gender and students’ mental health help-seeking attitudes. Based on the findings, we make recommendations on how student affairs professionals can better serve the mental health needs of Chinese and other international students.

scholarly journals Exploring Oral English Learning Motivation in Chinese International Students with Low Oral English Proficiency

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 834-855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deyu Xing ◽  
Benjamin Bolden
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Value Theory ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Chinese International Students ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Expectancy Value ◽  
Spoken English ◽  
Subjective Value ◽  
English Learning Motivation

This study employed narrative inquiry to understand the oral English learning motivation of Chinese international students with low oral English proficiency through their academic acculturation stories. Expectancy-Value Theory served as the theoretical framework to inform the study design and the interpretation of results. Findings suggest all participants’ motivation for oral English learning increased as a result of the newly acquired high subjective value of spoken English during their academic acculturation. However, they experienced high levels of psychological stress during their academic acculturation due to their low oral English proficiency. Further, participants’ perceived expectancy of success for learning oral English declined as their academic acculturation progressed, negatively influencing their oral English learning motivation. Implications for various stakeholders are discussed.

Ethnic Identity and Psychosocial Adjustment among International Students

2003 ◽  
Vol 92 (2) ◽  
pp. 512-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Senel Poyrazli
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
International Students ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
The Usa

A total of 118 international students studying in four different universities in the USA participated. Analyses indicated that search for ethnic identity and English proficiency predicted psychosocial adjustment. Students with higher English proficiency and students who understood the role of ethnic identity for themselves and showed commitment to learning more about their background also tended to report better adjustment.

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