Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
college students, international, multi-cultural, perceived support
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Psychology
Abstract
College is a time in which young adults face a large number of stressors, including academic adjustment, education and career planning, evolving family relationships, struggles with financial independence, dating and marriage, and exposure to new cultures and ideas.1 Previous studies have suggested that college students face high levels of stress, with 75% of college students reporting themselves as moderately stressed and 12% as highly stressed.2 Prolonged stress can have serious effects on both mental and physical health, including an increased likelihood of developing symptoms of depression and anxiety, decreased immune function, sleep disruption, poor cardiovascular health, increased body mass, and reduced physical activity.3 Multicultural and international students may be at increased risk for stress-related strain and illness.
Recommended Citation
Kaseda, Erin and Birmingham, Wendy
(2019)
"The Impact of Perceived Support on Multi-cultural and International College Students in Utah,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2019:
Iss.
2019, Article 49.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2019/iss2019/49