Abstract
This paper explores existing evidence on indicators of risk to the mental
health status of Chinese students studying in Australian universities prior
to the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies published from January 1999 to
January 2020 were considered. Findings indicated that Chinese students
routinely report increased levels of fear, stress, anxiety, depression and
social problems, as well as decreased levels of general well-being, while
studying in Australia. Numerous factors may exacerbate the issues
confronted by Chinese university students studying in Australia, including
language barriers; social, academic and financial difficulties; challenges
associated with the different education systems of the two countries; and
their own underuse of available mental health services. Recommendations
for further practice and research are presented based on these findings.
health status of Chinese students studying in Australian universities prior
to the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies published from January 1999 to
January 2020 were considered. Findings indicated that Chinese students
routinely report increased levels of fear, stress, anxiety, depression and
social problems, as well as decreased levels of general well-being, while
studying in Australia. Numerous factors may exacerbate the issues
confronted by Chinese university students studying in Australia, including
language barriers; social, academic and financial difficulties; challenges
associated with the different education systems of the two countries; and
their own underuse of available mental health services. Recommendations
for further practice and research are presented based on these findings.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-28 |
| Number of pages | 28 |
| Journal | Education Research & Perspectives |
| Volume | 49 |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Jul 2022 |
