Predictors of Mental Health Among College Students in Guam: Implications for Counseling |
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| Authors: | Mao‐Sheng Ran Ana Joy Mendez Ling‐Li Leng Bryan Bansil Nicole Reyes Gem Cordero Cheenee Carreon Michelle Fausto Loida Maminta Maureen Tang |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China;2. School of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam |
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| Abstract: | The authors investigated sociodemographic predictors of the mental health status of college students (N = 308) in Guam. Results indicated prevalence rates of 17.8%, 40.2%, and 25.6% for moderate or more severe levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. Psychological distress was found to be predicted by gender, ethnicity, living arrangement, and academic level. Comparisons with college students in the U.S. mainland and Hong Kong were also examined. Implications for counseling services and strategies are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | college students Pacific Islander Guam mental health risk factors |
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