The Effects of COVID-19 on Asian American Perception of Mental Health

<p>This study describes a qualitative study using a grounded theory, constructivist approach, which sampled (<em>N</em> = 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.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in Counseling Psychology

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters Thesis

Year

2024

Author dc:creator

• Tseung, Emily

Contributors dc:contributor

• Ruth Chao

• Asian-Americans
• COVID-19
• Discrimination
• Mental health
• Asian American Studies
• Counseling Psychology
• Mental and Social Health
• Other Mental and Social Health
• Psychology
• Race, Ethnicity and Post-Colonial Studies
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Social Psychology

Statement dc:rights

• <p>Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.</p>

Language dc:language

English (eng)

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.du.edu/etd/2422

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.du.edu:etd-3406