“What do we really search for?”: Spirituality and psychological well-being among Asian international graduate students

• In Event: Joint Pre-Conference Roundtables (CAHEP, CEP, & CIHE)
  In Roundtable: CIHE 2: Examining Factors for Student Support and Development

Abstract

This qualitative study explored psychological well-being and impact of spirituality on Asian international graduate students’ experiences in their adjustment to the US higher education. Study findings showed a significant role of spirituality and religiosity on their lives and psychological well-being in this specific group of students.

Authors

• Katie Koo, Texas A&M University, Commerce

• Nayoung Jang, University of Iowa

• Jiyoon Yoon, University of Texas Arlington