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Attitudes toward Seeking Professional Counseling Services among Chinese International Students: Acculturation, Ethnic Identity, and English Proficiency
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Li, Jiaqi; Marbley, Aretha Faye; Bradley, Loretta J.; Lan, William – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2016
The authors examined the help-seeking attitudes of 109 Chinese international students studying in the United States. Results revealed that significant relationships exist among acculturation, ethnic identity, English proficiency, and attitudes toward seeking professional counseling services. Limitations and recommendations for future research are…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Ethnicity, Self Concept, Language Proficiency
Arab Americans with Disabilities and Their Families: A Culturally Appropriate Approach for Counselors
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Al Khateeb, Jamal M.; Al Hadidi, Muna S.; Al Khatib, Amal J. – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2014
The authors present a brief introduction to Americans of Arab descent and a brief overview of Arab culture. Then, culturally appropriate counseling considerations related to family, attitudes toward disability, religion, communication, acculturation, help-seeking behaviors, and stereotypes are highlighted. In the last section, the authors provide…
Descriptors: Arabs, Disabilities, Cultural Influences, Cultural Relevance
Comparing Japanese International College Students' and U.S. College Students' Mental-Health-Related Stigmatizing Attitudes
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Masuda, Akihiko; Hayes, Steven C.; Twohig, Michael P.; Lillis, Jason; Fletcher, Lindsay B.; Gloster, Andrew T. – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2009
This study examined differences between Japanese international college students and U. S. college students on stigma toward people with psychological disorders, stigma tolerance in help seeking, and self-concealment. Japanese international students had greater stigma toward individuals with psychological disorders than did their U.S. counterparts.…
Descriptors: Foreign Students, College Students, Help Seeking, Psychology
Acculturation and Attitudes of Asian International Students toward Seeking Psychological Help.
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Zhang, Naijian; Dixon, David N. – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2003
Relationships between acculturation and attitudes toward psychological help seeking were studied with 170 Asian international students. Results showed a significant relationship between levels of acculturation and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help. Significant correlations were found between students' levels of acculturation…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Client Attitudes (Human Services), Counseling, Foreign Students
South Asian and East Asian International Students' Perceived Prejudice, Acculturation, and Frequency of Help Resource Utilization
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Frey, Lisa L.; Roysircar, Gargi – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2006
Relationships of perceived prejudice and acculturation with frequency of help resource utilization were examined for South Asian and East Asian international students (N = 110). All predictors, including interactions, were significant but showed different relationships for the 2 groups. The mean frequency of help resource utilization was…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Foreign Students, Racial Bias, Foreign Student Advisers
Working with Immigrant Students in Schools: The Role of School Counselors in Building Cross-Cultural Bridges
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Goh, Michael; Wahl, Kay Herting; McDonald, Julie Koch; Brissett, Annette A.; Yoon, Eunju – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2007
School counselors are poised to play a significant role within comprehensive school counseling programs in addressing the needs of immigrant children in schools. The authors describe how school counselors can have a positive impact on the adjustment of immigrant students by building cross-cultural bridges through the use of cross-cultural…
Descriptors: School Counselors, Immigrants, School Counseling, Counselor Role