Abstract
In this study we investigated cultural, familial, and individual beliefs that influenced international students’ perceptions
of therapy and help-seeking behaviors. Included were changes in perception or behavior before and after the students came
to the US, and factors that influenced help-seeking behaviors. Six international students from East Asian countries where
English is a foreign language, including Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, and South Korea, were interviewed. We used semi-structured
interviews and participant observations for collecting data. The findings indicated changes after students came to the US.
Further discussions focus on encouraging and discouraging factors relative to seeing therapists, and culturally sensitive
interventions for family therapy clinicians.
of therapy and help-seeking behaviors. Included were changes in perception or behavior before and after the students came
to the US, and factors that influenced help-seeking behaviors. Six international students from East Asian countries where
English is a foreign language, including Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, and South Korea, were interviewed. We used semi-structured
interviews and participant observations for collecting data. The findings indicated changes after students came to the US.
Further discussions focus on encouraging and discouraging factors relative to seeing therapists, and culturally sensitive
interventions for family therapy clinicians.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-14
- DOI 10.1007/s10591-011-9154-6
- Authors
- Hao-Min Chen, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Department of Child and Family Development, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
- Denise C. Lewis, Department of Child and Family Development, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
- Journal Contemporary Family Therapy
- Online ISSN 1573-3335
- Print ISSN 0892-2764