Together but Unequal: The Well-Being of Migrant Students in China

• In Event: Sheraton Roundtable Session Three
  In Roundtable Session: Addressing Mental Health and Trauma in Schools (Table 4)

Abstract

Over the past few decades, internal migration in China has resulted in equity issues related to educational opportunities for migrant children. This study examines the urban-migrant gap in student well-being, specifically in mental health, sense of belonging, and school bullying victimization experience. Findings showed that, overall, migrant students had lower well-being than their urban peers. As the number of migrant children arriving in urban centers continues to increase alongside China’s economic development, policymakers and educational leaders should consider providing specific and targeted mental health services for migrant students; creating an inclusive public-school environment where migrant students feel connected and integrated; and enhancing necessary mental health resources for migrant students.

Author

• Xinyi Mao, University of Central Florida
  Presenting Author