Implications of Terrorist Attacks and other Campus Deaths for On-Going Student Support Needs

Abstract

A Web survey of 376 students from one university and interviews with a subset of 19 explored responses to the events of September 11, 2001 and campus-specific traumatic events during the 2001-2002 academic year. Participants described their responses, coping behaviors, and the usefulness of university services. Results are discussed in terms of applicability to current and potential traumas affecting college students.