Mixed method study on acculturative stress and help seeking behaviour among Asian International students in Manila

Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Counseling and Educational Psychology

Thesis Adviser

John Addy S. Garcia

Defense Panel Member

Ma. Alicia Bustos Orosa
Maria Guadalupe C. Salanga

Abstract/Summary

This study investigates the acculturative stress and help-seeking behavior among Asian international students using the concurrent triangulation mixed method research design. The Phase 1 survey of 140 Asian international students between 16 to 25 years of age from different universities was examined. The findings showed that students experiencing moderate level of acculturative stress and their help-seeking behavior are low. Stigma tolerance, confidence in mental health professionals were identified as significant in predicting help-seeking behavior. Extroversion is the only predictor among the five personality traits for help-seeking behavior among Asian international students. Eight international students (four highly stressed and four lower stressed) participated in the in-depth interviews during Phase 2. A qualitative analysis of open-ended questions showed that the main reasons for acculturative stress among Asian international students are cultural differences, academic stress, and interpersonal stress. Family/cultural and personal values and beliefs strongly influence attempts to seek professional help. The study also finds that the actual help-seeking behaviors of the students are informal rather than formal. The study also presented the implications of the results. More future studies aimed at developing programs and counseling interventions for the international students are also proposed.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG004648

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

Upload Full Text

wf_no

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS