Goodhines, Patricia A Svingos, Adrian M Gerish, Samantha Park, Aesoon Gellis, Les A
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Performance of Cognitive Refocusing Treatment for Insomnia (CRT-I) relative to stimulus control treatment (SCT) remains unknown among college students. This pilot trial compared single-session, electronic-based, peer-led CRT-I to SCT, and as well as awareness-based (AC) and no-treatment (NTC) controls. College students (N = 82; Mage=18.59 [SD = 0.7...
DeYoung, Wendy Constine, Cassie N Li, Kaigang
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Objective: To compare physical activity (PA), sitting time, and substance use pre-COVID-19 and during COVID-19 pandemic among US college students. Participants: 484 students from a large Western university (20.6 ± 1.4 years, 80.0% female) were recruited. Methods: Self-reported online surveys were completed in June-August 2020. T-tests and non-param...
DeLauer, Verna McGill-O'Rourke, Andrea Ekwonye, Angela Gordon, Carissa Hamilton, Natalie Gagne, Patrick Heyer, Alicia Wallace, Erin Macksoud, Kathryn Pierce, Corinne
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Objective: Health literacy is important while attending a residential college where daily decisions can impact one's physical and mental health and knowing who or what to trust for information is of the utmost importance in claiming more decision-making autonomy. Participants: A total of 189 students at a University in the Northeastern United State...
Jeng, Amos McCarren, Elise M Suñé, Alejandro J
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This study explored the relationship between weekly hours worked and food security among full-time college students in the United States, as well as the extent to which this relationship depends on racial identity and regional location. We performed a secondary analysis of data from 1,450 full-time college students in the labor force who completed ...
Mickley Steinmetz, Katherine R Gaudier-Diaz, Monica M Huber, Emily C Edwards, Brandon H Muscatell, Keely A
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Objective: To examine social connection as a protective factor against exam stress. Participants: 55 undergraduate students at two universities. Methods: Students were evaluated on an exam day for their hardest class and at baseline, a day in a week where they had no exams. Social connection, salivary cortisol, perceived stress, and cognitive contr...
Weissinger, Guy Ho, Crystal Ruan-Iu, Linda Van Fossen, Catherine Diamond, Guy
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Background: Almost a third of college students experience significant mental health concerns, but many do not receive adequate services. This study investigated barriers to mental health services among college students screened in a student health center primary care service. Method: Students (N = 1662) presenting for primary care completed mental ...
Meza, Jocelyn I Piña-Watson, Brandy Garcia, Aundrea Manzo, Gabriela Gonzalez, Iliana M
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-age students in the U.S., with disparities in suicide ideation and attempts among Latinas. The current study aims to examine if depression severity predicts suicide ideation and attempts and to examine if caregiver intergeneration acculturation conflict (IAC) moderates this link. A sample o...
Hutak, Jodi Lynn Boolani, Ali Byerley, Lauri O
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Objective: This study determined the frequency, reasons for, and side effects of energy drinks (ED) consumption among online students. Participants: Students attending an online university. Methods: Participants were recruited by email and completed a 59-question survey about their prior months ED practices using a combination of validated surveys ...
Niu, Yanzhuo Brown, B Bradford
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Objective: To examine the direct and indirect associations (through risk perceptions) between college students' social media use and their perceived importance of COVID-19 preventive measures. Participants and Method: 1,353 undergraduate students in China completed an online survey in 2020 Spring. Results: Participants reported high reliance on soc...
Parent, Mike C Woznicki, Nathaniel W Yang, Jackie
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Objective: Kratom use represents a growing risk for public health. The present study examined demographic and behavioral factors linked with kratom use. Participants: Participants were college students in the United States who participated in the 2019-2020 Healthy Minds Study. Methods: Participants completed survey-based assessment of kratom use an...
