The Impact of the Pandemic and Protests on Identity and Purpose: A Narrative Inquiry with an International Chinese Student

Donna M Gibson; Yaoying Xu; Toshna Pandey; Yingying Jiang; Ben Olsoe

doi:10.1007/s10447-023-09507-2

The Impact of the Pandemic and Protests on Identity and Purpose: A Narrative Inquiry with an International Chinese Student

Int J Adv Couns. 2023 Mar 29:1-18. doi: 10.1007/s10447-023-09507-2. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Donna M Gibson¹, Yaoying Xu¹, Toshna Pandey², Yingying Jiang¹, Ben Olsoe¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Counseling and Special Education, School of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1015 W. Main Street, Oliver Hall, Room 4044, Richmond, VA 23284-2020 USA.
² School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA.

Abstract

For Chinese international students attending colleges and universities, COVID-19 and protests related to racism intertwined to create impactful experiences. In this narrative inquiry study, Emma's experiences as a graduate student culminate in her story of identity and racism. Narrative themes of personal and cultural identity, experience and interactions with racism, privilege, and advocacy and social responsibility were constructed.

Keywords: Advocacy; Chinese international student; Higher education; Identity; Narrative inquiry; Racism.

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