Psychosocial Predictors of Wellness in College Students

Abstract

The authors examined how the first 6 stages of psychosocial development predict wellness in undergraduate college students using the Measures of Psychosocial Development (Hawley, ) and the Perceived Wellness Survey (Adams, Bezner, & Steinhardt, ). Results indicated that 4 of the 6 stages predict wellness in college students. Clinical implications for counselors of this population are provided.

Adjustment of Students to the Tertiary Landscape: The Dynamic Influence of Psychosocial Education

“…Students face the intimidating task of acclimating to the university environment as they deal with challenging situations in their pursuit for knowledge and academic skills [1]. These tasks include dealing with the insistence from necessitating academic work, social issues, and demands from family and friends.…”

“…These tasks include dealing with the insistence from necessitating academic work, social issues, and demands from family and friends. Kumaraswamy, cited in Robino and Foster [1], observed that students' academic responsibilities frequently contribute to stress. The expectation of producing satisfactory academic performance throughout the course of study adds to the already existing burden on students to the point where some may struggle to cope.…”

“…These psychosocial issues may influence students' attitudes toward life in general, as well as how they achieve their academic objectives. Research studies by Hudd, Dumlao, Erdmann-Sager, Murray, Phan, & Soukas, [2]; Robino & Foster, [1] have well effectuated that psychosocial issues, not limited to those mentioned above, negatively interfere with students' power to adjust to a college or university environment. Robino and Foster [1] posited that "typical life changes occurring during college, such as the transition from high school, which often results in homesickness, isolation, and loneliness," tower over the rest of the difficulties that students face.…”

“…Research studies by Hudd, Dumlao, Erdmann-Sager, Murray, Phan, & Soukas, [2]; Robino & Foster, [1] have well effectuated that psychosocial issues, not limited to those mentioned above, negatively interfere with students' power to adjust to a college or university environment. Robino and Foster [1] posited that "typical life changes occurring during college, such as the transition from high school, which often results in homesickness, isolation, and loneliness," tower over the rest of the difficulties that students face. Students must adjust to the responsibilities of independent living as a result of the power shift and begin to take ownership of balancing their time between school, work, and recreation [1].…”

“…Robino and Foster [1] posited that "typical life changes occurring during college, such as the transition from high school, which often results in homesickness, isolation, and loneliness," tower over the rest of the difficulties that students face. Students must adjust to the responsibilities of independent living as a result of the power shift and begin to take ownership of balancing their time between school, work, and recreation [1]. Students must quickly adapt cognitive and psychosocial skills for not only living with their peers but also cooperating with lecturers [3].…”