APS 2025 Global Psychological Science Summit
Stigma in intergroup academic help-seeking among Chinese and Indian international graduate students in Canada Shunyan Lyu School of Education, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Thompson Rivers University Presenter Bio Shunyan Lyu is a graduate researcher in educational and social psychology at Thompson Rivers University. His work bridges social identity theory, intergroup relations, and inclusive education , focusing on how stereotypes and meta-stereotypes influence social behavior and well-being in multicultural contexts. He is particularly interested in stereotype reduction, stigma internalization, and the construction of identity-safe learning environments . His current thesis, The Impact of Stereotypes on Seeking Academic Help From Out-Group Members , examines how intersectional stereotypes—across nationality, gender, and language—shape help-seeking experiences among international students in Canadian higher education. ...