Journal article
How do university students cope? An exploration of the health theory of coping in a US sample
Journal of American College Health, Vol.70(4), pp.1179-1185
2022
PMID: 32672507
Abstract
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.
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- Title
- How do university students cope? An exploration of the health theory of coping in a US sample
- Authors
- Helen M Stallman (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Social Sciences - LegacySarah K Lipson (Author) - Boston UniversitySasha Zhou (Author) - University of Michigan–Ann ArborDaniel Eisenberg (Author) - University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
- Publication details
- Journal of American College Health, Vol.70(4), pp.1179-1185
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- DOI
- 10.1080/07448481.2020.1789149
- ISSN
- 1940-3208
- PMID
- 32672507
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99467305802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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