Mom, Asian International Student, Doctoral Student, and In-Between: Exploring Asian International Doctoral Student Mothers’ Mental Well-Being
Author ORCID Identifier
Gudrun Nyunt: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6338-4270
Publication Title
Journal of College Student Development
ISSN
08975264
E-ISSN
15433382
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Drawing on interviews with seven participants, this qualitative study presents unique experiences related to participants’ mental well-being as Asian international students pursuing doctoral degrees while raising children. Their experiences include struggles with depression and mood swings, ongo-ing battles to manage both academic progress and mothering, constant conflict with their spouses, feelings of guilt, thoughts of dropping out, and concerns about their children. Implications for student affairs practice are discussed.
First Page
414
Last Page
431
Publication Date
7-1-2022
DOI
10.1353/csd.2022.0035
Recommended Citation
Koo, Katie K. and Nyunt, Gudrun, "Mom, Asian International Student, Doctoral Student, and In-Between: Exploring Asian International Doctoral Student Mothers’ Mental Well-Being" (2022). NIU Bibliography. 65.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/niubib/65
Department
Department of Counseling and Higher Education (CAHE)
