Help seeking behaviors of international students: Stigma, acculturation, and attitudes towards counseling

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dc.contributor.authorBoafo-Arthur, S.
dc.contributor.authorBoafo-Arthur, A.
dc.date.accessioned2018-10-30T15:25:34Z
dc.date.available2018-10-30T15:25:34Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractInternational students' pursuit of education in the United States (US) is mutually beneficial to both international students and the economy of the United States. Students often experience culture shock or transitional stress upon arrival. Despite these challenges, research indicates that international students are not likely to seek professional counseling to manage or resolve their issues. In the event that they seek help they are known to prefer medical instead of psychological help. Authors in this chapter review the influence of stigma and acculturational variables on help seeking behaviors of international students. The authors also discuss implications for international students and institutions of higher education, and conclude with recommendations that may be beneficial to international students, student counseling services, and institutions of higher education in the United States. © 2016 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.en_US
dc.identifier.other10.4018/978-1-4666-9746-1.ch014
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/25033
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherGlobal Perspectives and Local Challenges Surrounding International Student Mobilityen_US
dc.subjectHuman Behavior & Psychologyen_US
dc.subjectInformation Science Referenceen_US
dc.subjectPsychologyen_US
dc.subjectSocial Sciences & Humanitiesen_US
dc.titleHelp seeking behaviors of international students: Stigma, acculturation, and attitudes towards counselingen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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