The Effects of Anti-Mattering on Psychological Well-Being of International Students in Canada during COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Mediator of Social Support and Loneliness.

Poster Session I

Thursday May 22, 2025 (19:30 - 20:30 ET)
Keyword: Loneliness

Abstract: This study with 186 international students in Canada examined anti-mattering, social support, adaptability loneliness, and discrimination during the pandemic. Anti-mattering was significantly positively associated with loneliness, and discrimination, and negatively associated with social support, adaptability and well-being. Social support, and loneliness mediated effects of anti-mattering on psychological well-being.