Easing Academic Anxiety through Self-Compassion for First Year International Postsecondary Students

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dc.contributor.authorNicholson, Amber
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-13T18:35:52Z
dc.date.available2024-09-13T18:35:52Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThis capstone includes a comprehensive literature review investigating the role of self-compassion (SC) in alleviating academic anxiety among international postsecondary students. The study identified two central themes: the influence of ecological systems or factors on academic anxiety and the relationship between SC and reducing academic anxiety for international students. Individual and social factors that were found to significantly impact academic anxiety included, acculturative stress, gender dynamics, cultural or ethnic identity, English language proficiency, and social connectedness. SC emerged as a critical factor in mitigating academic anxiety, promoting resilience, and enhancing academic performance. While mindful SC interventions showed promise, challenges remain in adapting and validating measures across diverse cultural contexts. Recommendations for future research include exploring the interaction between ecological systems and SC, conducting longitudinal studies on intervention effectiveness for academic anxiety, and examining the role of cultural identity in moderating SC outcomes. Integration of these findings into clinical practice highlights the potential for SC interventions to enhance support mechanisms and foster student success and well-being.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2547
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subjectself-compassion
dc.subjectacademic anxiety
dc.subjectfirst year students
dc.subjectfirst year student transition
dc.subjectacculturative stress
dc.subjectinternational students
dc.subjectanglosphere countries
dc.titleEasing Academic Anxiety through Self-Compassion for First Year International Postsecondary Students
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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