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International students' perceived discrimination and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic
Yiying Xiong1, Priscilla Rose Parasath2, Qiyang Zhang1
1Johns Hopkins School of Education, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Objective:
This study examined the relationship between perceived discrimination and psychological distress among international students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
A total of 188 international students from two large U.S. universities participated in the study. Perceived discrimination, psychological distress, and demographic information were assessed using self-reported questionnaires.
Results:
COVID-related variables and perceived discrimination were significantly associated with international students' psychological distress. Their COVID-related anxiety mediated the relationship between perceived discrimination and psychological distress.
Conclusion:
Initiatives to mitigate the perceived discrimination experienced by international students may improve their mental health.
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