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
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
All Rights Reserved.
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
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Rights Holder
Emily Tseung
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
45 pgs
File Size
370 KB
Recommended Citation
Tseung, Emily, "The Effects of COVID-19 on Asian American Perception of Mental Health" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2422.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/etd/2422
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