How do university students cope? An exploration of the health theory of coping in a US sample

Helen M Stallman; Sarah K Lipson; Sasha Zhou; Daniel Eisenberg

doi:10.1080/07448481.2020.1789149

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How do university students cope? An exploration of the health theory of coping in a US sample

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How do university students cope? An exploration of the health theory of coping in a US sample

Helen M Stallman, Sarah K Lipson, Sasha Zhou and Daniel Eisenberg

Journal of American College Health, Vol.70(4), pp.1179-1185

2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2020.1789149

PMID: 32672507

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help-seeking

College

stress

coping

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 - Legacy
Sarah K Lipson (Author) - Boston University
Sasha Zhou (Author) - University of Michigan
Daniel Eisenberg (Author) - University of Michigan
Publication details: Journal of American College Health, Vol.70(4), pp.1179-1185
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Date published: 2022
DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1789149
ISSN: 1940-3208
PMID: 32672507
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99467305802621
Output Type: Journal article

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