Kissing Colors: A Brief Commentary on Why Race-Specific Risk Perceptions of Infectious Mononucleosis Among Residential College Students Warrants a Closer Look

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asli McCullers
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Infectious Mononucleosis ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Residential College ◽  
Specific Risk

Psychological Morbidity among Residential College Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann, J. J ◽  
Sherin, P. A
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Induction Programs ◽  
Social Dysfunction ◽  
Residential College ◽  
Family Issues

Aim: The aim of the study was to understand the health risks among residential college students as a result of the various developmental and environmental changes. Methods: In this study 183 residential college students between the age group 16-17 years were selected using purposive sampling from different colleges in Bangalore. After this General health Questionnaire (GHQ) was administered on these students and it measured the following factors: somatic symptoms, anxiety/insomnia, social dysfunction and severe depression. Content analysis was done to analyze the open ended questions. Results: The scoring and interpretation was done according to the manual. The results showed that out of 183 college students, 61 (33%) of them were above the threshold of distress. It was further noticed that due to academic pressure, irregular sleep patterns and drug addiction 31.1% of the students had positive scores on the anxiety category. 16.4% showed symptoms of depression as they had relationship problems, experienced some trauma, were away from family and close friend. A 26.2% portrayed social dysfunction due to dysfunctional thinking patterns, family issues, depression and language barrier. Another 26.2% exhibiting somatic symptoms was a result of ill-health, unhealthy food habits and environmental factors like climate, temperature and water. Conclusion: The study implies on sensitizing teachers about these challenges and its negative influence on growing individuals. It also highlights the ways to equip adolescents with ways to overcome these challenges through induction programs and activities that would enhance cohesion among peers.

Author response for "Sex‐specific risk profiles for substance use among college students"

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlin E. Martin ◽  
Albert J. Ksinan ◽  
Frederick Gerard Moeller ◽  
Danielle Dick
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Author Response ◽  
Risk Profiles ◽  
Specific Risk

Author response for "Sex‐specific risk profiles for substance use among college students"

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlin E. Martin ◽  
Albert J. Ksinan ◽  
Frederick Gerard Moeller ◽  
Danielle Dick
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Author Response ◽  
Risk Profiles ◽  
Specific Risk

Understanding Local Sea Level Rise Risk Perceptions and the Power of Maps to Change Them: The Effects of Distance and Doubt

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 483-511 ◽  
Author(s):  
David P. Retchless
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
College Students ◽  
Sea Level Rise ◽  
Sea Level ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Bias Risk ◽  
Interactive Map ◽  
Increases In Risk

Audiences that view sea level rise as a distant hazard or hold doubtful or dismissive beliefs about climate change in general may not be receptive to information about this hazard. This study explores how maps may address these challenges to sea level rise communication by making visible the impacts of sea level rise on local communities. Using an interactive map of sea level rise in Sarasota, Florida and an accompanying online survey, it considers how college students from nearby and far away from Sarasota, and with different views about climate change, vary in their risk perceptions. Results show that, consistent with spatial optimism bias, risk perceptions increased more from pre- to post map for respondents far away from Sarasota than for those nearby, while respondents who were initially doubtful or cautious about climate change showed larger increases in risk perceptions than those who were disengaged or alarmed.

Humor styles, risk perceptions, and risky behavioral choices in college students

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnie Cann ◽  
Adam T. Cann
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Humor Styles ◽  
Sense Of Humor ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Personal Quality ◽  
Behavioral Choices ◽  
Potential Impact

AbstractSense of humor has been identified as a possible factor that leads to riskier behavioral choices, which could, in turn, contribute to health problems and reduced longevity. In previous studies, sense of humor was viewed as a one-dimensional, positive personal quality: the potential impact of maladaptive styles of humor was not acknowledged. The current study assesses both adaptive and maladaptive humor styles and relates them to perceived risk, and to the performance of risky behavior. The results do not support the suggestion that a sense of humor – when considered as a cheerful, carefree, and optimistic orientation – is related to assessments of risk or risky choices. Although humor

Predictors of Breakup Distress Among Residential College Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 3-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Bronfman ◽  
Haley Ladd-Luthringshauser ◽  
Luigia R. Goodman ◽  
Laura E. Sockol
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Residential College ◽  
Breakup Distress
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