Research Questions

The major question addressed in this study is the following

  • How do microaggressions impact the mental health of Chinese international students in Canada, both on campus and within the broader community?

Additional questions that will be explored include:

  • What types of microaggressions do Chinese international students most frequently experience on campus and in the community?
  • How do these microaggressions affect the mental health of Chinese international students?
  • What coping mechanisms do Chinese international students employ to manage the harmful impacts of microaggressions?
  • How do current university support services address the mental health needs of Chinese international students facing microaggressions, and what gaps exist in these provisions?