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The interface of identity distress and psychological problems in students' adjustment to University.
Ana I. CordobaBarbara M. Gfellnersubject
CounselingMaleAdolescentUniversitieseducationPoison controlIdentity (social science)050109 social psychologyContext (language use)Suicide prevention050105 experimental psychologyYoung AdultArts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Injury preventionDevelopmental and Educational PsychologyHumans0501 psychology and cognitive sciencesStudentsGeneral PsychologyContext effect05 social sciencesGeneral MedicineMental healthSelf ConceptDistressMental HealthSpainFemalePsychologySocial AdjustmentStress PsychologicalClinical psychologydescription
Identity distress, psychological symptoms, and adjustment to university (academic, social, and person-emotional) were examined among students in Spain (N = 241; Mage = 19.0 (1.6), Md = 19; 84% female) and Canada (N = 531; Mage = 19.8 (2.2), Md = 19; 82% female). The expected positive relationships were found between these variables. Similarly, increased identity distress of Spanish students and greater maladjustment at university for those in Canada were associated with contextual differences in the respective environments. Psychological problems mediated the linkages between identity distress with academic, social, and person-emotional functioning at university, respectively. Also, psychological problems and context/country were independent predictors of students' identity distress. Findings underscore the importance of examining contextual factors that influence student adjustment to university in relation to identity development and mental health and they offer suggestions for further research and counseling services.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-12 | Scandinavian journal of psychologyReferences |