@article{ref1,
title="Responding to multiple events in 2020: a qualitative study exploring areas of growth and development among California college students",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2023",
author="Buckner, Anji and Khau, Allyson and Martin, Alana",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="In 2020, the US was consumed by the COVID-19 pandemic and racial justice protests. California was further compounded by a devastating fall wildfire season. Negative effects related to these events have been documented in research. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: This study sought to expand the literature by exploring areas of personal growth and development among college students with a lens on the impact of these three events. <br><br>METHODS: A diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a large public university system in California were recruited to participate in one of six focus groups held during the winter of 2020/2021 with 35 students. <br><br>FINDINGS: Thematic analysis was used to develop three themes: 1) experiencing fluctuation and repetition, 2) understanding myself and the world, and 3) finding hope and wanting action. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest opportunities for academic institutions to enhance critical thinking about contemporary issues and support students in developing skills to navigate change and transition successfully.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2023.2253917",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2023.2253917"
}