Garett Renee, Liu Sam, Young Sean D
a ElevateU , Los Angeles , California , USA.
b Department of Family Medicine , University of California Institute for Prediction Technology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) , Los Angeles , California , USA.
J Am Coll Health. 2017 Jul;65(5):331-338. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2017.1312413. Epub 2017 Mar 31.
The objectives of this study were to: (1) examine changes in stress during first semester among freshmen undergraduates and (2) identify predictors of stress (coping strategies, emotional states, and quality of sleep).
One hundred ninety-seven freshmen students were recruited for a 10-week study during first quarter (October-December, 2015).
Students completed weekly self-report surveys on stress, coping strategies, emotions, and quality of sleep. A generalized linear mixed model was used for analyses.
Stress was elevated during examinations periods. Women reported a greater stress level than men. Increased stress level was significantly associated with lower sleep quality and greater negative emotions (fear, anger). Exercise was an effective stress coping strategy, while other coping methods (Internet usage, meditation, and self-isolation) were associated with higher stress. Social media usage did not influence stress level.
Future stress management programs for freshmen need to consider gender differences and may focus on sleep, exercise, and decreased general Internet usage.
本研究的目的是：（1）研究本科新生第一学期压力的变化，以及（2）确定压力的预测因素（应对策略、情绪状态和睡眠质量）。
197名新生参与了在2015年第一季度（10月至12月）进行的为期10周的研究。
学生每周完成关于压力、应对策略、情绪和睡眠质量的自我报告调查。采用广义线性混合模型进行分析。
考试期间压力升高。女性报告的压力水平高于男性。压力水平升高与较低的睡眠质量和更强烈的负面情绪（恐惧、愤怒）显著相关。锻炼是一种有效的压力应对策略，而其他应对方法（上网、冥想和自我隔离）与更高的压力相关。社交媒体的使用并未影响压力水平。
未来针对新生的压力管理项目需要考虑性别差异，可能应侧重于睡眠、锻炼和减少总体上网时间。
