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  11. The Role Of Bicultural Stress And Shame On The Well-being Of South Asian College Students In The United States

The role of bicultural stress and shame on the well-being of South Asian college students in the United States

Nidhi A Tigadi1, Donna K Nagata1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Michigan.

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology
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Summary
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Navigating multiple cultures can cause stress and shame for South Asian college students, impacting their anxiety and life satisfaction. Understanding these bicultural challenges is key for student well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Cultural Studies

Background:

  • South Asian U.S. college students navigate dual cultural influences: their heritage and mainstream White culture.
  • Conflicting cultural expectations can lead to unique stressors and experiences of shame.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between bicultural stress, shame, anxiety, and life satisfaction in South Asian college students.
  • To explore the lived experiences of bicultural identity stressors and shame.

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  • Anonymous survey administered to 271 South Asian students (mean age 22).
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  • Bicultural stress and shame significantly predicted increased anxiety and lower life satisfaction.
  • Key stressors included academic, financial, and family expectations, and social integration.
  • Shame was linked to bicultural stress and familial/self-imposed expectations.

Conclusions:

  • Bicultural stress and shame are critical factors affecting mental health and well-being in South Asian students.
  • Further research is needed to understand these relationships.
  • Developing targeted support systems for students facing bicultural challenges is essential.