UROP Project
The Association Between Minority Stress, Self-Compassion, Mental Well-Being, Happiness, and Academic Performance Among International Students
Minority Stress, Self-Compassion, Mental Well-Being, Happiness, and Academic Performance
Research Mentor: Ms Chioma Veronica Opara, She and Her
Department, College, Affiliation: Human Development and Family Science, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: co21f@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Dr Dr. Myriam Rudaz
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: mrudaz@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators:
Faculty Collaborators Email:
Department, College, Affiliation: Human Development and Family Science, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: co21f@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Dr Dr. Myriam Rudaz
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: mrudaz@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators:
Faculty Collaborators Email:
Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5 hours, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5 hours, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable
Project Description
There has been a rapid increase in the number of International students being admitted annually by different universities including those in the U.S.These students contribute to their host country economy and enrich cultural diversity on campuses, which is important for a holistic educational environment. Due to their status, they face unique challenges such as cultural adjustment, language barriers, academic pressures, isolation, discriminations, which may impact their well-being and academic success. It is important to understand better the processes underlying their experiences and the potential avenues to support them . The purpose of the present study is therefore to examine the associations between minority stress, self-compassion, mental well-being, happiness, and academic performance among international graduate students with an emphasis on anxiety and depressive symptoms for the mental well-being
Research Tasks: Literature review, data collection, and data analysis
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: General
Mentoring Philosophy
My mentorship values include trust, openness, and respect for the mentee. I want to find a way to make my mentees feel at ease so that they may ask questions, learn from their errors, and develop both as individuals and as professionals. The first thing I do is help my mentees establish goals and assess how far they have come. Get to know their objectives, strengths, and places for progress. Because I am familiar with them, I am better able to assist them. Teaching encourages collaboration among students. I don't always respond to the people I mentor. I educate students to think critically, to explore things from a variety of perspectives, and to take responsibility for their own development. Responsible people should endeavor to make the world a place where mistakes are okay, and progress is encouraged. Sharing my actions, lessons, and solutions helps me progress. My point is that growth takes time, effort, and thought. I want my mentees to have the confidence and abilities to solve problems on their own. Finally, I want to generate interest, foster question-based learning, and give my mentees confidence in their skills. Mentoring is about strengthening skills and confidence to prepare people for the future, not just short-term goals.I will incorporate the above values and attributes in mentoring students who would be placed under my mentorship and thereby making sure that they obtain enough skills they need to become great and independent researchers both in individual research and team or collaborative research.