The Psychological distress and perceived discrimination experienced by Asian international male students in Australia
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The study examines perceived discrimination and self-disgust with psychological distress in international male students in Australia. Therefore, we hypothesized ‘There will be a relationship of perceived discrimination and self-disgust with psychological distress among Asian male students & “There will be a relationship of perceived discrimination and self-disgust among Asian male students”. This study is conducted by online Google survey with purposive convenient sampling technique facilitated through ZTA Educational Consultants which comprises of 423 respondents. The selected measures are Acculturative Stress Scale for International Students (ASSIS), The Disgust Scale (TDS), Anxiety and Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21). The research findings suggest moderate positive relationship between Perceived Discrimination and Psychological Distress. However, Self-disgust shows a significant weak negative relationship with psychological distress and perceived discrimination. The implications suggest the need for psychological assistance to the candidates before relocating and during the beginning span of stay. Additionally, cultural influences in perceiving discrimination and self-disgust are observed. Ethical consideration is implemented during research.
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