University transition: major and minor life stressors, personality characteristics and mental health

1994 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luo Lu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Daily Hassles ◽  
First Year ◽  
Major Life Events ◽  
Independent College ◽  
Major Life ◽  
First Year Students

SynopsisOne hundred and two first-year students at an independent college in Taiwan participated in a questionnaire study. Measurements of stressors (major life events, minor daily hassles and perceived university stress), personality (locus of control, extraversion and neuroticism) and mental health (depression, anxiety and somatic symptoms) were taken. Using multivariate analyses, we found that: (1) life events predicted anxiety, while daily hassles predicted depression; (2) locus of control and extraversion correlated negatively, while neuroticism correlated positively with university stress; and (3) neuroticism had a main effect on symptom reportings across the board, while extraversion had a vulnerability effect on somatic symptoms. Relationships between life events and daily hassles, and the roles of personality in the stress process, are discussed.

Comparison of two modes of stress measurement: Daily hassles and uplifts versus major life events

1981 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allen D. Kanner ◽  
James C. Coyne ◽  
Catherine Schaefer ◽  
Richard S. Lazarus
Keyword(s):  
Life Events ◽  
Stress Measurement ◽  
Daily Hassles ◽  
Major Life Events ◽  
Major Life

Social Support and Help-Seeking in Daily Hassles Versus Major Life Events Stress1

1995 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon L. Flett ◽  
Kirk R. Blankstein ◽  
D. Jeanine Hicken ◽  
Mark S. Watson
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Daily Hassles ◽  
Major Life Events ◽  
Major Life

Relationship of daily hassles, uplifts, and major life events to health status.

1982 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
DeLongis Anita ◽  
Coyne James C. ◽  
Dakof Gayle ◽  
Folkman Susan ◽  
Lazarus Richard S.
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Daily Hassles ◽  
Major Life Events ◽  
Major Life ◽  
Relationship Of

scholarly journals Assessment of Self-Reported Mental Health and Acculturation Stress Among Foreign-Born and U.S.-Born Latinos in Immokalee, Florida: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Payal Kahar ◽  
Lirio K Negroni
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Life Events ◽  
The United States ◽  
Acculturation Stress ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Major Life Events ◽  
Major Life ◽  
Educational Levels

The population of Immokalee in Southwest Florida is 75% Latinos, with nearly half being foreign-born. Several documented stressors contribute to poor mental health among Latinos. However, little is known about Latinos’ mental health in this region. This study sought to assess self-rated mental health (SRMH) and acculturation stress (AS) and predict SRMH based on stress from life events, AS, sociodemographic characteristics, and social support among U.S.-born and foreign-born Latinos. Face-to-face interviews and assisted self-administered surveys were used to collect information among 158 Latinos on sociodemographic characteristics, AS, major life events that caused stress, social support, and SRMH. AS was elicited by asking three questions (Cronbach’s a = .84), total stress level was determined by 10 major life events, and social support was elicited by 14 questions (Cronbach’s a = .76). Results indicated that foreign-born Latinos 36–75 years old, with minimal social support, U.S.-born Latinos with lower educational levels, minimal social support, and high-moderate stress levels reported statistically significant low SRMH. AS was significantly higher among foreign-born 36- to 75-year-olds, with lower educational levels, minimal social support, who preferred the Spanish language and lived ≤15 years in the United States. Linear regression analysis showed social support, educational levels, and life stressors to be significant predictors of SRMH among U.S.-born Latinos, whereas social support was a significant predictor in foreign-born Latinos.

scholarly journals THE MENTAL HEALTH OF FIRST- AND FINAL-YEAR PRECLINICAL MEDICAL STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 291
Author(s):  
Michelle Stephanie ◽  
Charles Surjadi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Personal Life ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Self Reporting Questionnaire

Background: Medical students consistently have higher rates of mental health problems, these include higher levels of stress, anxiety, and burnout, alongside low levels of overall health, and energy. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and the factors influencing the mental health of first- and final-year preclinical students in Unika Atma Jaya.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on all first-year preclinical students (196 respondents) and all final-year preclinical students (115 respondents) using Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ). Data were then analyzed using Mann-Whitney U test, chi square, and Fisher’s exact test.Results: 95 out of 196 (48.5%) of first-year students and 22 out of 115 (19.1%) of final-year students have SRQ score of ³6. Mental health of first-year students were found to be related to their religion and personal life events. Meanwhile factors affecting the mental health of final-year students were their motivation in enrolling to medical school and personal life events.Conclusion: There is a significant difference of mental health in first- and final-year students (48.5% and 19.1%). This may be related to their religion, personal life events, and their motivation in enrolling to medical school. Keywords: mental health, medical students, self reporting questionnaire 

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