Weston Jenny F, Gardner Dianne, Yeung Polly
J Vet Med Educ. 2017 Spring;44(1):22-28. doi: 10.3138/jvme.0116-014R1.
A study was undertaken to investigate the stressors faced by veterinary students and the protective factors against those stressors. The study was conducted as a workshop during which students collaborated with their peers through an iterative process to identify personal and external factors that contributed to or protected against stress as a veterinary student, and then to suggest strategies that would protect their mental health and well-being. Workload and assessment were the most commonly reported stressors. Students reported a variety of effective coping strategies and avoidance behaviors, although most of the suggested solutions revolved around organizational change within the university. Students also recognized that their own perspectives, traits, and behavior could enhance their student experience or increase their perceived levels of stress. While it is important that educators monitor student feedback about the program and make changes when required, students must recognize that stress is an expected component of life and develop effective coping strategies. They should develop a balanced view of the positive and negative aspects of the student experience and, ultimately, of working as a veterinary professional.
一项研究旨在调查兽医专业学生面临的压力源以及抵御这些压力源的保护因素。该研究以研讨会的形式进行，期间学生们通过反复的过程与同龄人合作，以确定作为兽医专业学生导致压力或抵御压力的个人和外部因素，然后提出能够保护他们心理健康和幸福的策略。工作量和评估是最常被报告的压力源。学生们报告了各种有效的应对策略和回避行为，尽管大多数建议的解决方案都围绕着大学内部的组织变革。学生们还认识到，他们自己的观点、特质和行为可能会提升他们的学生体验，或者增加他们感受到的压力水平。虽然教育工作者监测学生对课程的反馈并在需要时做出改变很重要，但学生们必须认识到压力是生活中预期的一部分，并制定有效的应对策略。他们应该对学生经历的积极和消极方面，以及最终作为兽医专业人员工作的积极和消极方面形成平衡的看法。
