Self-Actualization Wellness: A Developmental Approach to Predicting and Reducing College Student Stress Related to Person and Environment Variables.
Year: 2018
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Despite the growing recognition on the importance of mental health and wellbeing, college \nstudents’ mental health and wellbeing continue to decline. Given this information, research is \nneeded to explore potential predictors of college student stress. Utilizing a theoretical model of \nSelf-Actualization Wellness and the Person-Environment Fit Theory, the purpose of this study \nwas to explore potential predictors that may impact college students’ wellness. More specifically, \nthe extent to which a higher level of development in each of the seven dimensions of the \ntheoretical model of Self-Actualization Wellness reduces the impact of college student stressors \nand areas of concern. Identified areas of college student stress or concern are a) person variables \nand b) environment variables. A quantitative approach and survey methodology were utilized in \nthis study. Moreover, participants included 199 college-aged students, mostly undergrads, from \nuniversities in the central United States. Independent samples t-test revealed males had a higher \nmean self-sufficiency, self-care, self-assess, self-advocate, and self-advocate score than females. \nFurthermore, hierarchical regression analyses suggested that gender, ethnicity, age, intelligence \nbeliefs of a growth mindset, level of extroversion, and six of the seven dimensions of Self \nActualization Wellness (self-sufficiency, self-care, self-social understanding, self-assess, self \nadvocate, and self-compassion) statistically significantly predicted person variables and \nenvironment variables. Recommendations for college students, postsecondary institutions, and \npolicy makers and discussed, along with recommendations for future research.
Source: BIA (Drake University)
Author: Alyssa Harrell
Language: English
Topic: Student Stress and Coping
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2952092105