Dilemmas and Coping Strategies of Chinese International Students’ Mental Health Problems: The Parents’ Perspectives

By Lan Jin1, Lalatendu Acharya2

1. Purdue University 2. Indiana University Kokomo

This study engages with the parents of CISs to identify their dilemmas and coping strategies employed to discuss depression with their children studying in United States.

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Version 2.0 - published on 12 Feb 2021 Last public release: 3.0

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The results revealed that the parents struggled with different dilemmas while talking about depression. Four coping strategies emerged: (a) communicating openly, (b) improving understanding through social media and shared experiences, (c) respecting, being sensitive, and not being judgmental, and (d) encouraging help-seeking and support-seeking. 

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  • Lan Jin, Lalatendu Acharya (2021). Dilemmas and Coping Strategies of Chinese International Students’ Mental Health Problems: The Parents’ Perspectives. (Version 2.0).

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  1. coping strategies
  2. international students
  3. mental health