An Empirical Analysis of the Mental Health and Gender Differences of College Students Based on 16PF Big Data

"The changes occurring in modern society can significantly influence individuals’ well-being, mental health and even personality traits such as narcissism and perfectionism. Since studies investigating age and gender differences in narcissism and perfectionism have produced mixed results, and the number of studies conducted in Romanian population is scarce, the main aims of this study were to investigate possible age and gender differences in narcissism, perfectionism and several mental-health indicators in a sample of healthy participants, as well as specific association patterns between these variables within each group of participants. Our sample included 465 millennials and 149 participants over 35 years of age. The results indicate that millennials reported significantly lower levels of narcissism and self-oriented perfectionism than the older generations, higher levels of depressive symptoms and lower levels of autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. Female millennials reported lower levels of narcissistic traits and higher levels of socially-prescribed perfectionism, depressive symptoms, personal growth, and positive relations with others than male participants. Older females indicated significantly higher levels of depressive symptoms and loneliness than male participants. Regarding association patterns, in the group of millennial women narcissism was positively correlated with self-oriented, socially-prescribed perfectionism and subjective well-being, and negatively with loneliness, environmental mastery and purpose in life. In millennial males, we found significant positive correlations only between narcissism and subjective well-being and environmental mastery. Our findings may have important implications for the literature regarding millennials and can contribute to the interventions and prevention programs designed to improve their well-being. Keywords: millennials, narcissism, perfectionism, mental health indicators, age and gender differences "

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Not Quite Color Blind: Ethnic and Gender Differences in Attitudes toward Older People among College Students

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.2190/ag.73.1.c ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 73 (1) ◽

pp. 53-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Sarah B. Laditka ◽

James N. Laditka ◽

Margaret M. Houck ◽

Bankole A. Olatosi

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Older People ◽

Color Blind ◽

And Gender

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Successful Reintegration and Mental Health: An Examination of Gender Differences Among Reentering Offenders

Criminal Justice and Behavior ◽

10.1177/0093854818774384 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 45 (8) ◽

pp. 1121-1135 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Nicholas W. Bakken ◽

Christy A. Visher

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Health Indicators ◽

Health Problems ◽

The Body ◽

Policy And Practice ◽

Men And Women ◽

Former Prisoners ◽

And Gender

Men and women exiting the correctional system represent a population at high risk for mental health problems, and the body of research on the mental health needs of former prisoners is growing. These mental health problems pose challenges for individuals at every stage of the criminal justice process, from arrest to incarceration to reentry and reintegration. This article examines the mental health status and gender differences among a sample of 352 men and women leaving confinement and the role that mental health problems played in shaping their reentry outcomes using data collected between 2002 and 2005. In the year after leaving prison, men and women with mental health problems reported worse health indicators and less satisfactory social factors, such as employment, housing, and family support. The article concludes with a discussion of recommendations for improved policy and practice for assisting former prisoners with mental health problems during reintegration.

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The Relationship between Cultural Disposition and Mental Health, Subjective Well-being of University Students, and Gender Differences in Those Relationships

Journal of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Education ◽

10.13000/jfmse.2017.29.6.1994 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 29 (6) ◽

pp. 1994-2010

Author(s):

Tae-Jin CHOI

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Gender Differences ◽

University Students ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

And Gender ◽

The Relationship ◽

Cultural Disposition

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Youth Sexual Exploitation on the Internet: DSM-IV Diagnoses and Gender Differences in Co-occurring Mental Health Issues

Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal ◽

10.1007/s10560-007-0083-z ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 235-260 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Melissa Wells ◽

Kimberly J. Mitchell

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Sexual Exploitation ◽

The Internet ◽

Health Issues ◽

Mental Health Issues ◽

Dsm Iv ◽

And Gender

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IDENTIFYING FACTORS INFLUENCING MENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT OF COLLEGE STUDENTS IN CHINA

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.2002.30.6.547 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 30 (6) ◽

pp. 547-559 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Chen Tao ◽

Bi Yongyi ◽

Mao Zongfu ◽

Paula Rappe ◽

Glen D. Edwards ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

College Students ◽

Body Image ◽

Selection Bias ◽

Parental Education ◽

Response Rate ◽

Psychological Adaptation ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

And Gender

This study investigated factors considered as having an influence on the psychological adaptation of college students. Some 1,134 students from Wu Han University, Hui Bei province, China, participated in the study with an impressive response rate of 99%. Results of the study indicate that factors such as “parental occupations”, “parental education”, “interest in major”, “body image”, “place raised” and “gender” have a significant correlation with the psychological adaptation of college students in China. Asignificant relationship was found between fathers' education and occupation and college students' levels of anxiety and depression. Also, between the interest in major studied, and place raised, and body image and anxiety and depression. Levels of depression were found to be significantly greater for girls when looking at depression and gender. Though various reasons were given as possible causes for the levels of anxiety and depression among college students, caution must be exercised in interpreting the findings as among other things, selection bias could not be ruled out. Finally, this paper provides an interesting addition to the literature given the few related studies undertaken in China.

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