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Identity and Mental Health of First-Generation Asian American College Students
Sat, April 10, 9:30 to 10:30am EDT (9:30 to 10:30am EDT), SIG Sessions, SIG-Research on the Education of Asian and Pacific Americans Roundtable SessionsAbstract
The convergence of societal and familial expectations continues to have a significant impact on first-generation Asian American (FGAA) college students. This qualitative study explores the identity formation and mental health wellness of two FGAA college students through the analysis of their lived experiences. This study incorporates data from an interview, document analysis and questionnaire. Qualitative data produced themes through the process of two-cycle coding. Findings reveal FGAA student identity formation is strongly connected to experiences with stereotypes, in addition to family cultural values. Moreover, the expectations thrust upon them may produce experiences of anxiety and stress. Implications for higher educational leadership include providing FGAA students with culturally relevant mental health services and spaces where their stories can be shared and heard.