How much stress is "too much" stress among college students?
Throughout this annotated bibliography, I find multiple sources that help to support my research, which is focusing on the topic of stress. Once I began researching, the articles were endless - with such a broad subject, it was important that I narrow down my question so I can pull specifics. I have found that with my topic, there are many different takes on how to answer the question, "how much stress is 'too much' stress among college students?", and the resources throughout my annotated bibliography do a great job capturing the content I'm looking for.
Maykrantz, Sherry A, and Jeffery D Houghton. “Self-Leadership and Stress among College Students: Examining the Moderating Role of Coping Skills.” Journal of American College Health : J of ACH, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Jan. 2020, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30257135.
The author of this article shares a study that was done to measure the stress levels of those who are self-disciplined and take on many leadership roles and to see if they are in correlation with one another. The research proved that those who take on more responsibility and are self-disciplined actually have lower stress levels than those who do not; apparently, their coping skills are much greater.
Given such a “to the point” summary which included their results and conclusion, this Weijiaarticle is for anyone with interest in the topic - you do not have to be well versed in your scientific knowledge to follow along. The author goes on to list many references, which appear to be mainly journal articles. However, after looking further into them, they all help appeal to the author’s credibility - many are from the Web of Science. Another giveaway that this is credible research is their entire “Results” section. They used statistical strategies such as regression lines and descriptive statistics to show their research was legitimate, which overall proved to be true.
This will be great research to use in my essay; the information I received begs the question of “how much stress is too much?”, because this statistic proves that it is easier to cope with stress when you have a lot on your plate.
Shi, Weijia. “Health Information Seeking versus Avoiding: How Do College Students Respond to Stress-related Information?”, https://eds-a-ebscohost-com.libdata.lib.ua.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=6661a9ce-7609-497e-95e0-93cc5d8aa37f%40sessionmgr4006. Accessed Jan, 2020.
The author of this article shares a study that goes on to examine college students and how they respond to stressful information. Ultimately, the research showed that each student responds differently, which is what I could have already guessed.
This article is not for those who do not have a background in reading lab/statistical work; it is a bit confusing. They vaguely give an introduction, but never truly grasp in words what the outcome is. Throughout the article, there are many tables that show data that was collected. For example, Table 4 shows the “Multivariable Regression Analysis Predicting Information Avoidance.” Yes, a bit wordy, and also a lot of information that many will not know what to do with. This article is great for those who are invested in the topic, however, it is not for an average reader.
While the article was a bit lengthy and harder to understand, I do believe there are a few valuable points throughout that I can use on my paper.
Tran, Alisia, and Jeffrey Mintert. “At What Costs? Student Loan Debt, Debt Stress, and Racially/Ethnically Diverse College Students’ Perceived Health.” American Psychological Association, https://eds-b-ebscohost-com.libdata.lib.ua.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=4&sid=23118def-f6d5-4e05-9358-171aa6044723%40pdc-v-sessmgr06. Accessed Jan, 2020.
The author(s) of this article share a study that was done to determine how college students’ health fluxuates when faced with debt stress, and also how diversity plays into the effect. The research proved that many students have severe stress when they have a higher loan debt, especially if their income is significantly low. The article also goes on to explain that race does not play a huge part in who is more stressed over loan debt, however, Asian Americans are less stressed.
This article has a great balance of dense material/easy to understand material. They went on to describe how they ran their statistical tests, which is very helpful for someone who does not have any experience in the statistical world.
Overall, the article was very informative and gave vital pieces into how debt affects college students. However, once reading the research, I do not think the topic emphasizes enough on “how much stress is too much?”, therefore I will not be able to use much from this article in my own research paper.
Coccia, Catherine, and Carol Darling. Having the Time of Their Life: College Student Stress, Dating and Satisfaction with Life. https://eds-b-ebscohost-com.libdata.lib.ua.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=3&sid=26b7e379-f2b3-4c51-9a3b-99319cc71678%40pdc-v-sessmgr02. Accessed Feb, 2020.
The authors of this article goes on to explain factors that are involved in college students daily lives, such as, dating/relationships, cell phone usage, and watching TV. They tie these factors to stress and share how they correlate with each other; the research shows that the more college students engage in electronics instead of studying, they are heavily stressed. They also go on to prove that those with healthy relationships, whether that be romantic or friendly, tend to be less stressed.
The article does a great job catering to a broad audience, which leaves readers feeling included regardless of their purpose for reading the article. The author ensures that readers from any level could obtain and understand the information given in this article. The article is credible because the author references several health journals, and implements a ton of research they have discovered.
Overall, this article would be a great resource for me to use in my research essay. It offers great reliable information in a well formatted manner.
House, Lisa, et al. “A Doggone Way to Reduce Stress: An Animal Assisted Intervention with College Students.” College Student Journal, eds-b-ebscohost-com.libdata.lib.ua.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=6&sid=1155c351-b860-4a8d-a500-94937217e9c2@pdc-v-sessmgr02. Accessed Feb. 2020.
The author of this article goes on to explain how animals can help ease stress among college students. Lisa House explains that dogs help to be the best mental break because they give a sense of comfort and stabilization. She also goes on to prove that the more contact you have with other people and being outside, the better off you feel.
The article does a great job catering to those who are curious about mental health and the effects animal interactions have on those who deal with stress, anxiety, and/or depression. The article is credible because she references the Mayo Clinic and has a few details of dialogue with local professors.
Overall, this article is a great resource for someone writing on animal therapy, however, I will not be able to use this for my research paper.
Garriott, Patton, and Stephanie Nisle. “Stress, Coping, and Perceived Academic Goal Progress in First-Generation College Students: The Role of Institutional Support.” Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, eds-b-ebscohost-com.libdata.lib.ua.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=19&sid=1155c351-b860-4a8d-a500-94937217e9c2@pdc-v-sessmgr02. Accessed Feb. 2020.
The authors of this article did a great job explaining how first-generation college students handle the stress of experiencing college without parental resources, whether it be emotional and/or financial support. They also go on to share the struggles that students face, which I feel is often overlooked; many students who are first-generation tend to have to work several jobs while being in school full time just to be able to stay in college.
The article does a great job catering to many audiences, but one in particular would have to be first-generation college students, and businesses who go on to hire those students post-college. I feel it is very important for places of work to dive into the history of their interviewee, because while on a resume they may not have as many experiences as other candidates, the underlying reason can be much deeper. The authors remain credible by quoting university professors as well as sharing statistical data that shows stress levels.
Overall, this article is a great resource that I can use in my essay because it caters to my topic.
Maykrantz, Sherry A, and Jeffery D Houghton. “Self-Leadership and Stress among College Students: Examining the Moderating Role of Coping Skills.” Journal of American College Health : J of ACH, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Jan. 2020, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30257135.
The author of this article shares a study that was done to measure the stress levels of those who are self-disciplined and take on many leadership roles and to see if they are in correlation with one another. The research proved that those who take on more responsibility and are self-disciplined actually have lower stress levels than those who do not; apparently, their coping skills are much greater.
Given such a “to the point” summary which included their results and conclusion, this Weijiaarticle is for anyone with interest in the topic - you do not have to be well versed in your scientific knowledge to follow along. The author goes on to list many references, which appear to be mainly journal articles. However, after looking further into them, they all help appeal to the author’s credibility - many are from the Web of Science. Another giveaway that this is credible research is their entire “Results” section. They used statistical strategies such as regression lines and descriptive statistics to show their research was legitimate, which overall proved to be true.
This will be great research to use in my essay; the information I received begs the question of “how much stress is too much?”, because this statistic proves that it is easier to cope with stress when you have a lot on your plate.
Shi, Weijia. “Health Information Seeking versus Avoiding: How Do College Students Respond to Stress-related Information?”, https://eds-a-ebscohost-com.libdata.lib.ua.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=6661a9ce-7609-497e-95e0-93cc5d8aa37f%40sessionmgr4006. Accessed Jan, 2020.
The author of this article shares a study that goes on to examine college students and how they respond to stressful information. Ultimately, the research showed that each student responds differently, which is what I could have already guessed.
This article is not for those who do not have a background in reading lab/statistical work; it is a bit confusing. They vaguely give an introduction, but never truly grasp in words what the outcome is. Throughout the article, there are many tables that show data that was collected. For example, Table 4 shows the “Multivariable Regression Analysis Predicting Information Avoidance.” Yes, a bit wordy, and also a lot of information that many will not know what to do with. This article is great for those who are invested in the topic, however, it is not for an average reader.
While the article was a bit lengthy and harder to understand, I do believe there are a few valuable points throughout that I can use on my paper.
Tran, Alisia, and Jeffrey Mintert. “At What Costs? Student Loan Debt, Debt Stress, and Racially/Ethnically Diverse College Students’ Perceived Health.” American Psychological Association, https://eds-b-ebscohost-com.libdata.lib.ua.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=4&sid=23118def-f6d5-4e05-9358-171aa6044723%40pdc-v-sessmgr06. Accessed Jan, 2020.
The author(s) of this article share a study that was done to determine how college students’ health fluxuates when faced with debt stress, and also how diversity plays into the effect. The research proved that many students have severe stress when they have a higher loan debt, especially if their income is significantly low. The article also goes on to explain that race does not play a huge part in who is more stressed over loan debt, however, Asian Americans are less stressed.
This article has a great balance of dense material/easy to understand material. They went on to describe how they ran their statistical tests, which is very helpful for someone who does not have any experience in the statistical world.
Overall, the article was very informative and gave vital pieces into how debt affects college students. However, once reading the research, I do not think the topic emphasizes enough on “how much stress is too much?”, therefore I will not be able to use much from this article in my own research paper.
Coccia, Catherine, and Carol Darling. Having the Time of Their Life: College Student Stress, Dating and Satisfaction with Life. https://eds-b-ebscohost-com.libdata.lib.ua.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=3&sid=26b7e379-f2b3-4c51-9a3b-99319cc71678%40pdc-v-sessmgr02. Accessed Feb, 2020.
The authors of this article goes on to explain factors that are involved in college students daily lives, such as, dating/relationships, cell phone usage, and watching TV. They tie these factors to stress and share how they correlate with each other; the research shows that the more college students engage in electronics instead of studying, they are heavily stressed. They also go on to prove that those with healthy relationships, whether that be romantic or friendly, tend to be less stressed.
The article does a great job catering to a broad audience, which leaves readers feeling included regardless of their purpose for reading the article. The author ensures that readers from any level could obtain and understand the information given in this article. The article is credible because the author references several health journals, and implements a ton of research they have discovered.
Overall, this article would be a great resource for me to use in my research essay. It offers great reliable information in a well formatted manner.
House, Lisa, et al. “A Doggone Way to Reduce Stress: An Animal Assisted Intervention with College Students.” College Student Journal, eds-b-ebscohost-com.libdata.lib.ua.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=6&sid=1155c351-b860-4a8d-a500-94937217e9c2@pdc-v-sessmgr02. Accessed Feb. 2020.
The author of this article goes on to explain how animals can help ease stress among college students. Lisa House explains that dogs help to be the best mental break because they give a sense of comfort and stabilization. She also goes on to prove that the more contact you have with other people and being outside, the better off you feel.
The article does a great job catering to those who are curious about mental health and the effects animal interactions have on those who deal with stress, anxiety, and/or depression. The article is credible because she references the Mayo Clinic and has a few details of dialogue with local professors.
Overall, this article is a great resource for someone writing on animal therapy, however, I will not be able to use this for my research paper.
Garriott, Patton, and Stephanie Nisle. “Stress, Coping, and Perceived Academic Goal Progress in First-Generation College Students: The Role of Institutional Support.” Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, eds-b-ebscohost-com.libdata.lib.ua.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=19&sid=1155c351-b860-4a8d-a500-94937217e9c2@pdc-v-sessmgr02. Accessed Feb. 2020.
The authors of this article did a great job explaining how first-generation college students handle the stress of experiencing college without parental resources, whether it be emotional and/or financial support. They also go on to share the struggles that students face, which I feel is often overlooked; many students who are first-generation tend to have to work several jobs while being in school full time just to be able to stay in college.
The article does a great job catering to many audiences, but one in particular would have to be first-generation college students, and businesses who go on to hire those students post-college. I feel it is very important for places of work to dive into the history of their interviewee, because while on a resume they may not have as many experiences as other candidates, the underlying reason can be much deeper. The authors remain credible by quoting university professors as well as sharing statistical data that shows stress levels.
Overall, this article is a great resource that I can use in my essay because it caters to my topic.