Journal of International Students
Volume 9, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 129-148

Prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms among international students: Implications for university support offices (Article) (Open Access)

Shadowen N.L.* , Williamson A.A. , Guerra N.G. , Ammigan R. , Drexler M.L.
  • a Center for Training, Evaluation, & Community Collaboration at the, University of Delaware, United States
  • b Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, United States
  • c School of Social Ecology, Department of Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine, United States
  • d University of Delaware, United States
  • e University of Delaware, United States

Abstract

International students often experience significant challenges and difficulties adjusting to their new campus and university environment abroad. As a result, understanding the unique needs of these students has become an important priority for many university administrators and mental health professionals amid growing health concerns faced by members of this community. This study examines the prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms in a sample of international students enrolled in a mid-size U.S. university. A hierarchical multiple regression model revealed that poor English fluency, increased acculturative stress, and perceived discrimination were associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms, whereas increased social support was associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms. Implications for university administration and support services are discussed. © 2019, University Printing Services. All Rights Reserved.

Author Keywords

International students Social support perceived discrimination Acculturative stress Depressive symptoms

Index Keywords

[No Keywords available]
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85062715711&doi=10.32674%2fjis.v9i1.277&partnerID=40&md5=024593a7cadadcad8231c9807eba38db
DOI: 10.32674/jis.v9i1.277
ISSN: 21623104
Cited by: 2
Original Language: English