Development of Translation Materials to Assess International Students' Mental Health Concerns |
| |
| Authors: | Pornthip Chalungsooth Gregory R Schneller |
| |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Counseling and Human Services, University of Scranton;2. Department of Psychology, McMurry University. |
| |
| Abstract: | International college students in the United States often face adjustment difficulties; therefore, cultural sensitivity is necessary to help them express their concerns. This article describes the development of translations of international students' common mental health concerns into 7 languages. Suggestions for the use of translated materials with distressed international students are provided. Los estudiantes internacionales universitarios en los Estados Unidos se enfrentan a menudo con dificultades de ajuste; por lo tanto, la sensibilidad cultural es necesaria para ayudarles a expresar sus preocupaciones. Este artículo describe el desarrollo de traducciones a 7 idiomas de problemas de salud mental comunes. Se ofrecen sugerencias sobre cómo usar los materiales traducidos con estudiantes internacionales afligidos. |
| |
| Keywords: | |
|
|
