Anxiety Levels Among Japanese Students on American Campuses: Implications for Academic Advisors
International students face a variety of challenges related to language difficulties, immigration issues, and culture shock. Yet, Asian students are less likely to seek help for their emotional and interpersonal problems than their American counterparts due to culturally different help-seeking preferences. This study examines levels of anxiety among Japanese international students and then compares them to those of Americans. Implications for academic advisors are discussed.
Contributor Notes
Robert L. Bowman, Ph.D., LPC, is an Associate Professor in Student Personnel Services at Northwestern State University. Interested readers may contact him via E-mail at Bowmanr@alpha.nsula.edu
Akiko Kinoshita, M.A. works in the International Student Office of Seattle Pacific University.
