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Chinese International Students’ Stressors and Coping Strategies in the United States
Objectives
Educational Importance of This Study
Definitions
Chinese International Students in the United States: Demographic Trends, Motivations, and Acculturation Features
The History and Demographics of Chinese International Students
Chinese International Students in the United States: 1890-1950
Chinese International Students in the United States: After 1978
Chinese Students’ Motivation to Study Abroad
Chinese Students’ Group-Level Acculturation Features in America
Culture and Ethnic Relations in America
Chinese Students ’ Group-Level Acculturation Features
Culture Features
Social Features
Employment and Immigration
Chinese International Students in the United States: Adjustment Problems and Coping Behaviors
Chinese Students’ Adjustment Issues
Academic Challenges
Language Barrier
Incongruities in the Educational System Between China and the United States
Sociocultural Problems
Cultural Shock and Social Isolation
Financial Limitations
Concern over Visa Status and Immigration
Coping and Help-Seeking Behaviors
Barrier to Pursuing Counseling
Coping Resource and Social Support
Psychological Coping Strategies: Confucianism Endurance and Taoism “Take It Easy”
Support Mechanism
Family Support
Support from Chinese Student Community
Berry’s Stress-Coping Framework
Factors in Berry’s Model
Group-Level (Macro-Level) Factors
Society of Origin
Society of Settlement
Group-Level Acculturation
Individual Level (Microlevel) Factors
Factors Existing Prior to Acculturation
Factors Arising During Acculturation
Summary
Methodology: Methodology Justification
Data Sources and Collection Procedures
Quantitative Data Collection
Survey Construction
Pilot Work
Survey Distribution
Analysis of Survey Data
Qualitative Data Collection
Semi-structured Interviews
The Sample
Interview Structure and Format
Reliability and Validity
Analysis of the Qualitative Data
Ethical Considerations
Survey Findings
Demographic Data
Survey Findings
Stressors
Coping and Help-Seeking Behaviors
Academic Stress and Academic Coping Strategy
Sociocultural Challenges
Language Barrier and Strategies
Financial Pressure and Strategies
Job Opportunities and Visa Problems
Acculturation Strategy
Coping Strategies
Summary of Individual Variables
Chinese International Students’ Stressors in the United States
Interview Results
Settings of the Study
Participants
Interview Results
Personal Concerns
Loneliness and Homesickness
Pressure from Dating or Marriage
Job Opportunities and Visa Problems
Financial Pressure
Sociocultural Concerns
Interactions with Americans
Language and Culture Deficiency
Values Clash
Academic Concerns
Language
Achievement
Interactions with Faculties
Summary of Stressors
Chinese International Students’ Coping Strategies in the United States
Coping Strategies
Problem-Focused Strategies
Direct Action
Help and Social Support Seeking
Emotion-Focused Strategies
Endurance
Taoism “Take it Easy”
Avoidance
Discharge Emotions
Hierarchical Ordering of Priorities
Acceptance
Positive Reappraisal
Coping Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Counseling
Perceptions Toward Counseling
Lack of Knowledge Counseling
Lack of Need for Counseling
Doubts About the Ability of a “Stranger” to Help
Stigma Attached to Counseling Service
Alternative Sources of Support
Expectations and Suggestions
Ethnical Match and Gender Match
Counselor Style: Expected Greater Interaction and Expertise from Counselors
Suggestions
Summary of Coping Strategies and Beliefs
An Examination of Individual-Level Factors in Stress and Coping Process
Individual-Level (Microlevel) Factors
Factors Prior to Acculturation
Age
Gender
Majors
Expectation
Knowledge and Skills
Factors during Acculturation
Length of Stay
Acculturation Strategies
Coping Strategies
Social Support
Support from Family
Support from Friends
Host National Support
Support from Church
Professional Support from Counseling
Summary
Summary of the Study
Objectives
Methodology
Data Analysis
Overview of the Results
Chinese International Students’ Stressors
Personal Concerns
Sociocultural Concerns
Academic Stress
Coping Beliefs and Behaviors of Chinese International Students
Implications
American University Community
Chinese International Students
Recommendations
Recommendations for American Universities
Recommendations for Professors
Recommendations for Chinese International Students
Limitations of the Study
Implications for Future Research
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