1. Predictors of Mental Health Among College Students in Guam: Implications for Counseling.
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Ran, Mao‐Sheng, Mendez, Ana Joy, Leng, Ling‐Li, Bansil, Bryan, Reyes, Nicole, Cordero, Gem, Carreon, Cheenee, Fausto, Michelle, Maminta, Loida, and Tang, Maureen
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PSYCHOLOGY of college students ,MENTAL health ,CROSS-cultural counseling ,DISTRESS (Psychology) -- Risk factors ,PACIFIC Islander American students ,STUDENTS - 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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