Strive to survive in a pandemic in a foreign country: Korean international students’ well-being during covid-19
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Koo, K., Kwon, J., & Kim, Y. (2022, April)
By interviewing 12 Korean international students in the United States in two virtual focus groups, this qualitative study explored Korean international students’ unique experiences, challenges, and multi-dimensional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Six key themes regarding barriers to their well-being during COVID-19 were identified: emotional distress; social isolation and loneliness; academic challenges and limited academic progress; limited opportunities for career development; decreased physical health and health behaviors, and experiencing racism and racial discrimination. Implications for researchers and practitioners are discussed.