Current Educational Issue Paper: “Ethnic Identity and Acculturative Stress as Mediators of Depression in Students of Asian Descent”
In the article, “Ethnic Identity and Acculturative Stress as Mediators of Depression in Students of Asian Descent,” the matter of the well-being of college students of Asian descent--because these students had higher rates of depression is addressed (Lantrip, Mazzetti, Grasso, Gill, Miller, Haner, Rude & Awad, 2012). In my current college education, I can say that, like most other college students, I’ve experienced stress in both physically, mentally and emotionally. However, the research shown in this article is specific to those of Asian descent, which I am a part of, and how our culture affects our emotional …show more content…
2012). According to Roysircai -Sodowsky, the definition of acculturative stress is “the reaction to intercultural contact or the cultural adaptation process” (Torres, Driscoll, & Voell, 2012). The main article goes on to state that acculturative stress is a risk factor for mental health, which in turn may affect the Asian students’ depressive symptomatology. It is interesting to read this because I feel as though this is the case with all foreign-exchange students of all races. I will be attending the Korean Adventist university next semester; somehow, I feel like my situation will be similar to the foreign exchange students who come to America to study. My thoughts are that I will most likely experience, at least, a little acculturative stress, due to the “culture shock” experience--where a person of one culture immerses into another and is overwhelmed by the cultural differences. Though I am considered a Korean-American, I was raised speaking English, practicing the American culture and studying in American school systems. Even when I go to visit Korea with my family, it is difficult because of the contrasting cultural traditions and practices. Most foreign students come to America aware of the cultural divergence; yet, it is different from actually going through the
In the article, “Ethnic Identity and Acculturative Stress as Mediators of Depression in Students of Asian Descent,” the matter of the well-being of college students of Asian descent--because these students had higher rates of depression is addressed (Lantrip, Mazzetti, Grasso, Gill, Miller, Haner, Rude & Awad, 2012). In my current college education, I can say that, like most other college students, I’ve experienced stress in both physically, mentally and emotionally. However, the research shown in this article is specific to those of Asian descent, which I am a part of, and how our culture affects our emotional …show more content…
2012). According to Roysircai -Sodowsky, the definition of acculturative stress is “the reaction to intercultural contact or the cultural adaptation process” (Torres, Driscoll, & Voell, 2012). The main article goes on to state that acculturative stress is a risk factor for mental health, which in turn may affect the Asian students’ depressive symptomatology. It is interesting to read this because I feel as though this is the case with all foreign-exchange students of all races. I will be attending the Korean Adventist university next semester; somehow, I feel like my situation will be similar to the foreign exchange students who come to America to study. My thoughts are that I will most likely experience, at least, a little acculturative stress, due to the “culture shock” experience--where a person of one culture immerses into another and is overwhelmed by the cultural differences. Though I am considered a Korean-American, I was raised speaking English, practicing the American culture and studying in American school systems. Even when I go to visit Korea with my family, it is difficult because of the contrasting cultural traditions and practices. Most foreign students come to America aware of the cultural divergence; yet, it is different from actually going through the