Anti-Asian sentiment on social media and mental health among Asian and Asian American populations in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT: Asian and Asian American populations in the United States represent the fastest-growing group, with an 81% increase between 2000 and 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they were targeted by anti-Asian racism, leading to experiences of discrimination, stigmatization, verbal harassment, and physical attacks. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic literature review to understand how anti-Asian sentiment, particularly through social media, affected the mental health of Asian populations. We established six key areas as eligibility criteria: (1) Asian populations, (2) the COVID-19 pandemic, (3) racism and discrimination, (4) mental health, (5) the role of social media, and (6) the United States. Using five online databases-PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, and OpenG

SUBMITTER: Park C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12753001 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature