The Effects of Stress on the Lives of Emerging Adult College Students: An Exploratory Analysis. Issue 2 (October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Peer, Justin W.; Hillman, Stephen B.; Van Hoet, Emma
• Is Part Of: Adultspan journal. Volume 14:Issue 2(2015:Oct.)
• Page Start: 90
• Page End: 99
• Publication Date: 2015-10
• Subjects: Adulthood -- Periodicals; Aging -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; 361.06084
• DOI: 10.1002/adsp.12007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-6817

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>This study systematically analyzed the personal reports of 20 emerging adult college students with regard to how stress affects their lives. Qualitative analyses revealed that stress influenced students' lives in both positive and negative ways. Implications of these findings for physical and mental health are discussed. Recommendations for counseling practice are provided.</p> </abstract>