This project aims to map out the lived cross-cultural experiences of international students during the COVID-19 pandemic at a Midwest university.

Chen, J., Yang, Y. (2023). Sense of Belonging: Mapping Out the Lived Cross-Cultural Experiences of International Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic | Seed Grant 2022. https://hubicl.org/publications/190/1

From the abstract: "The study engages with the parents of [Chinese international students] CIS to identify their dilemmas and coping strategies employed to discuss depression with CIS studying in United States.

Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (2020). Dilemmas and coping strategies of talking about Chinese international students’ mental health problems: from the parents’ perspectives. Journal of International Students. DOI:10.32674/jis.v11i1.1446

From the abstract: "The PEN-3 cultural model was used to contextualize the role of culture in mental health needs of [Asian international students] AIS."

Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (2022). Developing Tailored Messages to Improve Mental Health and Adjustment of Asian International Students. Journal of International Students, 12(4), 817-842. https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v12i4.3934