Effects of Bicultural Identity Integration and National Identity on COVID-19-Related Anxiety Among Ethnic Minority College Students: The Mediation Role of Power Values

Long, Yan; Quan, Fangying; Zheng, Yong

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“…The distinct characteristics of each ethnic group, coupled with the huge differences in economic and social development levels, lead to poor educational learning and socio-cultural integration of ethnic minority students. Therefore, the policy should promote integration of academic knowledge, ethnic cultural knowledge, and social emotional support in all aspects, like campus and community activities and family education, instead of just in classrooms (Long et al, 2021). It is necessary to leverage the collaborative role of teachers and curriculum design, to apply into producing what is learned, and to integrate science research and education with industry.…”

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The study of higher education policy in remote rural areas of Australia——what can China learn

Wei

2023

International Journal of Chinese Education

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“National Regional, Rural and Remote Tertiary Education Strategy Final Report” is a national strategic policy aimed at promoting higher education development and personal education welfare of Australians in regional, remote and rural areas (RRR areas). The strategy clarifies the disadvantages of higher education in RRR areas, including fewer educational opportunities, less students' aspirations and slow regional development. It proposes specific measures in 7 areas like support for learning opportunities, financial subsidies and emotional support. This paper uses literature review and adopts “Four Stages of Policy Borrowing in Education” theory as theoretical framework to discuss policy transfer possibility. This paper focuses on the theoretical inspiration level. In stage 1, it discusses the policy background and similar education context in two countries, to clarify the “cross-national attraction” and provides comparative value for higher education of ethnic minorities and rural areas in China. In stage 2, the paper discusses the “decision” and “implementation” of the policy. In stage 3, it focuses on “internalization”, it provides new ideas for development and puts forward four suggestions for improving the higher education of ethnic minorities in remote areas in China, including policy position, policy system innovation, course design and integration.

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The study of higher education policy in remote rural areas of Australia——what can China learn

Wei

2023

International Journal of Chinese Education

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“…However, a study performed in 67 countries showed that stronger national identification was linked to higher psychological well-being, but its effect on reducing COVID-19-related threat was negligible (Bonetto et al, 2021). A study of 18 ethnic minorities in China found that stronger identification with their nation (China) and higher bicultural identity integration were related to reduced COVID-19 anxiety (Long et al, 2021).…”

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Paradoxical effects of ethnic identification on threat and anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic. A study of ethnic minority and immigrant groups.

Bilewicz¹,

Mirucka²,

Olko³

2022

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

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Studies based on the "social cure" hypothesis suggest the positive role of strong social identifications for well-being and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the three-factorial model of identification that distinguishes ingroup centrality, ingroup affect, and ingroup ties as separate aspects of group identification, we propose that their impact on COVID-19-related stress and anxiety would be more complex. In a set of three studies carried out among ethnic minorities in Poland (Lemkos, Kashubs, and Silesians) and a study of a large immigrant group (Ukrainians in Poland), we found that higher levels of ingroup centrality generate more COVID-19-related threats and higher levels of anxiety, whereas ingroup ties tend to reduce anxiety during the pandemic. Based on this evidence we propose that the more exclusive aspects of identification (ingroup centrality) pose a risk to mental health during the time of the pandemic, whereas the more binding ones (ingroup ties) serve as a true "social cure." Public Policy Relevance StatementEthnic minorities and immigrants are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues in times of COVID-19 pandemic. Based on a large study of immigrant and minority, we propose that strong sense of interconnectedness (ingroup ties) among members of minority and immigrant groups can effectively reduce levels of stress and anxiety experienced in times of pandemic. This finding can inform policies and actions of key stakeholders dealing with diversity in times global health crises. aaa P eople from ethnic minorities and immigrant backgrounds were of particular risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. British studies found that increases in death rates attributed to COVID-19 were higher among Black and Asian ethnic minorities than among the white majority, and that people of Bangladeshi, Chinese, Indian, and Pakistani origins had a significantly higher risk of death than white British citizens (Ayoubkhani et al., 2021;Iacobucci, 2020;Mathur et al., 2021). At the same time, research has shown higher levels of vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minorities, as compared to the white majority (Kadambari & Vanderslott, 2021;Robertson et al., 2021).Early studies in East Asia have already confirmed that immigrant groups are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. A study assessing the levels of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea found that 47.9% of immigrants suffered from severe anxiety disorder, as compared to 29.7% of native Koreans (Acharya et al., 2021). Ethnic minorities are also considered a high risk group in terms of mental health during the pandemic. Members of marginalized racial and/or ethnic minorities faced additional stressors during the health crisis, such as ethnic prejudice and discrimination related to the outbreak, as well as the exacerbation of preexisting health disparities, which combined to This document is copyrighted by the American Psychological Association or one of its allied publishers.This article is intended solely for...

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“…For example, some cultures may ascribe the onset of mental illness to possession by evil spirits and black magic, while others promote healing temples and other shrines for people who experience mental illness (Gopalkrishnan, 2018 ). Some Chinese migrants may view mental health issues as a manifestation of a lack of balance in one’s mental and spiritual well-being, such that healing often incorporates spiritual and religious traditions involving acupuncture and herbs, whereas others may perceive mild mental illness as personal problems to be addressed by an elder in the family or a spiritual leader (Kramer et al, 2002 ; Long et al, 2021 ). Varying conceptualizations of mental illness across cultures often stem from differences in collectivism (Altweck et al, 2015 ).…”

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Caught between two worlds: mental health literacy and stigma among bicultural youth

Kwegyir Tsiboe,

Raghuraman,

Marshall

2024

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Purpose Bicultural youths are at higher risk of mental health problems and are less likely to utilize mental health services, yet our knowledge of their mental health literacy and help-seeking behaviours remains limited. Methods To fill this gap, the current study explored bicultural youths’ mental health literacy and stigma by conducting semi-structured interviews with 14 Canadian university students in 2021. Results Our analysis revealed that bicultural youths may be torn between two worlds: intergenerational tensions between participants assimilated into individualistic Canadian culture and their more collectivist parents meant that they had different cultural perceptions of mental health literacy and stigma. While being caught between these two worlds may be detrimental for bicultural youth, our results also suggested that a trans-cultural factor—celebrities’ mental health journeys—may promote help-seeking behaviour across participants. Furthermore, our study speaks to the ways that unprecedented events such as the COVID-19 pandemic impact mental health literacy among bicultural youth. Our findings might be used by university mental health services to encourage help-seeking among bicultural students. Conclusion The acculturation of mental health literacy, stigma, and associated intergenerational differences needs to be considered by university wellness services.

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Effects of Bicultural Identity Integration and National Identity on COVID-19-Related Anxiety Among Ethnic Minority College Students: The Mediation Role of Power Values

Cited by 11 publications

References 65 publications

The study of higher education policy in remote rural areas of Australia——what can China learn

The study of higher education policy in remote rural areas of Australia——what can China learn

Paradoxical effects of ethnic identification on threat and anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic. A study of ethnic minority and immigrant groups.

Caught between two worlds: mental health literacy and stigma among bicultural youth

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