Mental health concerns and needs of international students in higher education settings: A scoping review protocol
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This scoping review examines international students' mental health, identifying gaps in research beyond acculturation stress. It aims to inform better support systems for diverse student populations globally.
Area Of Science
- Higher Education Research
- International Student Mental Health
- Psychosocial Adjustment
Background
- International students face unique stressors during higher education transitions.
- Existing reviews often focus narrowly on acculturation stress, specific regions (US, Australia), or demographics (East Asian students).
- There's a need for a comprehensive understanding of diverse mental health concerns and well-being factors among international students globally.
Purpose Of The Study
- To conduct a scoping review mapping research on international students' mental health experiences and concerns.
- To identify factors influencing international students' well-being, including social support and institutional resources.
- To highlight underrepresented mental health issues and student populations in existing literature.
Main Methods
- Utilized the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Manual for Evidence Synthesis, guided by the Population, Concern, and Context (PCC) framework.
- Searched four electronic databases: MEDLINE, Embase, PsycInfo, and CINAHL.
- Employed rigorous screening and data extraction protocols with inter-reviewer agreement checks to ensure reliability.
Main Results
- The review will synthesize findings on a broad spectrum of international student mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.
- It will identify key determinants of well-being, such as social support networks and institutional provisions.
- The findings will illuminate research gaps concerning non-Western student populations and challenges beyond acculturation.
Conclusions
- This scoping review will provide a comprehensive overview of international student mental health research.
- Findings will inform the development of targeted support services and interventions for diverse international student populations.
- Identifies critical areas for future research to enhance the well-being of students in higher education worldwide.
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