Date of Award

6-15-2024

Document Type

Masters Thesis

Degree Name

M.A. in Counseling Psychology

Organizational Unit

Morgridge College of Education, Counseling Psychology

First Advisor

Ruth Chao

Keywords

Asian-Americans, COVID-19, Discrimination, Mental health

Abstract

This study describes a qualitative study using a grounded theory, constructivist approach, which sampled (N = 6) Asian American college students who lived in the United States during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Research shows that COVID significantly impacted the Asian American perception of mental health, including mental health help- seeking behaviors and discrimination experienced. The long-term effects of this are still largely unknown. In depth, semi-structured interviews were used to explore the lived experiences of these Asian Americans. Qualitative analysis revealed thematic differences for the following themes: (a) experience with mental illness, (b) mental health help- seeking behaviors, (c) mental health stigma, (d) discrimination, and (e) social privilege. Findings from this study give important areas of consideration for clinical work regarding Asian American COVID-19 based trauma; insights about cultural stigma, discrimination experienced, and mental health coping behaviors may facilitate greater understanding in the therapeutic space for clients in this demographic.

Copyright Date

6-2024

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

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Rights Holder

Emily Tseung

Provenance

Received from ProQuest

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

Extent

45 pgs

File Size

370 KB

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