New York Journal of Student Affairs
Publication Date
7-30-2020
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This qualitative interview study explored the experiences in a purposive sample of nontraditional and traditional undergraduate students, examining their current stressors and how coping strategies to manage stress developed. The study used Schlossberg’s (1995) transition theory in conceptualizing experiences with stress and Lazarus and Folkman’s (1984) transactional theory of stress and coping in defining coping strategies. Four themes emerged indicating that participants used a variety of coping strategies towards maintaining or improving their mental health. Implications for practice are provided to facilitate increased understanding by student affairs professionals of undergraduate students’ coping strategies and stress management.
Recommended Citation
Scribner, M., Sasso, P., & Puchner, L. (2020). Stress Management and Coping Strategies in Undergraduate Students at a Midwestern State University. New York Journal of Student Affairs, 20(1). Retrieved from https://commons.library.stonybrook.edu/nyjsa/vol20/iss1/6
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