@article{ref1,
title="A longitudinal analysis of stress among incoming college freshman",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2017",
author="Garett, Renee and Liu, Sam and Young, Sean D.",
volume="65",
number="5",
pages="331-338",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: 1) examine changes in stress during first semester among freshmen undergraduates; 2) identify predictors of stress (coping strategies, emotional states and quality of sleep). PARTICIPANTS: 197 freshmen students were recruited for a 10-week study during first quarter (Oct-Dec, 2015). <br><br>METHODS: Students completed weekly self-report surveys on stress, coping strategies, emotions, and quality of sleep. A General Linear Mixed-Model was used for analyses. <br><br>RESULTS: Stress was elevated during examinations periods. Females reported a greater stress level than males. Increased stress level was significantly associated with lower sleep quality and greater negative emotions (fear, anger). Exercise was an effective stress copying strategy while other coping methods (Internet usage, meditation and self-isolation) were associated with higher stress. Social media usage did not influence stress level. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Future stress management programs for freshman need to consider gender differences and may focus on sleep, exercise and decreased general Internet usage.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2017.1312413",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2017.1312413"
}