@article{ref1,
title="Homesickness among rural Appalachian university students",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2023",
author="Roxas, Katrina A. and Shapiro, April L. and Chisholm, Sheri C. and Niland, Diana L. and House, Michelle A.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Homesickness among university students may impact their wellbeing and academic success. The study purpose was to examine homesickness and self-reported outcomes/university life events among students on a rural Appalachian campus. <br><br>METHODS: A descriptive study (N = 91) using electronic questionnaires was conducted. <br><br>RESULTS: Most participants (65%) reported homesickness, especially around move-in time, with several events making it better/worse; and were more likely to reside in-state, be at the sophomore level or above, and live in an apartment/dormitory. There were significant associations between homesickness and self-reported outcomes (anxiety, depression, wanting to drop out). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Homesickness is prevalent among rural Appalachian students. Interprofessional collaboration to identify and mitigate effects on students' wellbeing and academic success is key. Tailoring campus life, including food options and on-campus activities, to meet student needs may promote a sense of comfort and decrease homesickness. Educational intervention to improve homesickness among university students is warranted.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2023.2172579",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2023.2172579"
}