“It’s My Fault”: Exploring Experiences and Mental Wellness Among Korean International Graduate Students

Mental health issues are on the rise on college campuses for all students, including international students. This qualitative study explores the mental wellness of Korean international graduate students, a subgroup that has received limited attention. We found that limited English proficiency shapes...

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Published in:Journal of international students 2021-11, Vol.11 (4), p.790
Main Authors: Koo, Katie, Kim, Young Won, Lee, Joonyoung, Nyunt, Gudrun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Experiential research
Foreign Countries
Foreign Students
Graduate Students
Health aspects
Influences
Korean students
Limited English Speaking
Mental Health
Psychological aspects
Qualitative research
Self Concept
South Korean students
Stress Management
Student Attitudes
Student Experience
Students, Foreign
Wellness
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Summary:Mental health issues are on the rise on college campuses for all students, including international students. This qualitative study explores the mental wellness of Korean international graduate students, a subgroup that has received limited attention. We found that limited English proficiency shapes various aspects of Korean international graduate students' well-being; self-imposed pressures negatively influence mental wellness; self-blaming and an inability to express one's feelings lead to further deterioration; and students turn to physical and religious or spiritual activities to improve their mental wellness. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
ISSN:2162-3104
2166-3750
DOI:10.32674/jis.v11i4.2801