How Do University Students Cope? An Exploration of the Health Theory of Coping in a US Sample

Autor/inn/en	Stallman, Helen M.; Lipson, Sarah K.; Zhou, Sasha; Eisenberg, Daniel
Titel	How Do University Students Cope? An Exploration of the Health Theory of Coping in a US Sample
Quelle	In: Journal of American College Health, 70 (2022) 4, S.1179-1185 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Stallman, Helen M.) ORCID (Lipson, Sarah K.) ORCID (Zhou, Sasha) ORCID (Eisenberg, Daniel)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0744-8481
DOI	10.1080/07448481.2020.1789149
Schlagwörter	Coping; Incidence; College Students; Emotional Disturbances; State Universities; Mental Disorders; Health Behavior; Relaxation Training; Stress Management; Depression (Psychology); Anxiety; Eating Disorders; Well Being; Withdrawal (Psychology); Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Intervention; Social Life; Student Attitudes; Measures (Individuals); Mental Health; Coping Inventory + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Bewältigung; Vorkommen; Collegestudent; Gefühlsstörung; Staatliche Universität; Mental illness; Geisteskrankheit; Health behaviour; Gesundheitsverhalten; Entspannungstraining; Stressmanagement; Stressbewältigung; Angst; Appetite disorder; Essstörung; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Rückzugsverhalten; Psychiatrische Symptomatik; Soziales Leben; Schülerverhalten; Messdaten; Psychohygiene
Abstract	Objective: Despite the increasing prevalence of psychological distress in university and college students, little is known about their use of coping strategies. This study explored healthy and unhealthy coping strategies in this population. Participants: A representative sample of 509 students at a large public university in the US. Methods: This study analyzed survey data from a special version of the Healthy Minds Study. Results: The most frequently used healthy strategies were distraction, deep breathing, relaxation and social activity. The most frequently used unhealthy coping strategies were spending time alone and eating. Students who used more unhealthy coping and fewer healthy strategies were more likely to have clinical levels of depression and anxiety symptoms. Relatively few students with clinical symptoms used professional support as a coping strategy. Conclusions: The results suggest that population-level monitoring and coping interventions may be promising avenues to improve university student wellbeing. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01