Despite its importance, no study investigates the effects of COVID-19 on the mental condition of international students in China.By using data from international students in China, this study finds the positive and affirmative connection between fear of COVID-19 Condensors and generalized anxiety disorder among foreign students.Furthermore, this study reveals a negative association between fear of COVID-19 and the psychological well-being of foreign students in China.We also find that emotional intelligence has a positive and optimistic moderating influence on the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and generalized anxiety disorder but it has not moderating effect on the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and psychological well-being.
Our study contributes to the body and knowledge and offers new insights concerning the effects of COVID-19 on the mental condition chart of international students.