Comparing Mental Health Issues Among Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Wyatt, Tammy W.; Oswalt, Sara B.

doi:10.1080/19325037.2013.764248

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“…For example, Bixler et al, (2005) concluded that day time sleep is linked with depression in those under 30, and Prichard and colleagues' work (2013) shows high correlation between a psychiatric diagnosis and excessive sleepiness, sleep timing and sleep maintenance. As Wyatt and Oswalt (2013) report less frequent mental health issues in graduate students as compared to undergraduates, it is very likely that the sleep difference found in the current study is the result of mental health differences between graduate and undergraduate students. However the current study did not examine nor control for mental health issues or weight.…”

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“…Likewise, it is well documented that stress and other mental health issues pose challenges for and are increasing among college students (Eisenberg, Gollust, Golberstein, & Hefner, 2007;Gallagher, 2011;Hyun, Quinn, Madon, & Lustig, 2006). Such mental health concerns may impede sleep patterns; for example, Wyatt and Oswalt (2013) found that among a nationally representative sample of college students, approximately 25% of undergraduate students and 20% of graduate students identified sleep difficulties as a major concern within the last 12 months.…”

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Who Needs More Sleep? Comparing Undergraduate and Graduate Students' Sleep Habits in a National U.S. Sample

Oswalt

Wyatt

2014

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Sleep disorders and deficits are a national U.S. health concern, and college students report more sleep difficulties than the general population. Most published studies examine college students as a homogenous population or focus on professional (e.g. medical) students. This study compares sleep patterns of undergraduate and graduate students from a national U.S. sample using the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA) II survey. Graduate students on average reported better sleep behaviors; however, graduate students' sleep habits were still poor and these students could also benefit from intervention.

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Who Needs More Sleep? Comparing Undergraduate and Graduate Students' Sleep Habits in a National U.S. Sample

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Wyatt

2014

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“…However, students often encounter unexpected social challenges in pursuit of the doctorate (Golde, 2005). Numerous studies suggest that doctoral students struggle with isolation, disengagement, anxiety, and depression (Stubb, Pyhältö, & Lonka, 2011;Wyatt & Oswalt, 2013). Research suggests that a sense of community can be a protective factor against isolation and disengagement (Drouin, 2008;Outzs, 2006;Rovai, 2002) and can help doctoral students manage feelings of anxiety and depression in some cases (Stubb et al, 2011).…”

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Student Support Networks in Online Doctoral Programs: Exploring Nested Communities

Berry¹

2017

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Aim/PurposeEnrollment in online doctoral programs has grown over the past decade. A sense of community, defined as feelings of closeness within a social group, is vital to retention, but few studies have explored how online doctoral students create community. BackgroundIn this qualitative case study, I explore how students in one online doctoral program created a learning community. Methodology Data for the study was drawn from 60 hours of video footage from six online courses, the message boards from the six courses, and twenty interviews with first and second-year students. ContributionFindings from this study indicate that the structure of the social network in an online doctoral program is significantly different from the structure of learning communities in face-to-face programs. In the online program, the doctoral community was more insular, more peer-centered, and less reliant on faculty support than in in-person programs. Findings Utilizing a nested communities theoretical framework, I identified four subgroups that informed online doctoral students' sense of community: cohort, class groups, small peer groups, and study groups. Students interacted frequently with members of each of the aforementioned social groups and drew academic, social, and emotional support from their interactions. Recommendations for PractitionersData from this study suggests that online doctoral students are interested in making social and academic connections. Practitioners should leverage technology and on-campus supports to promote extracurricular interactions for online students. Recommendation for ResearchersRather than focus on professional socialization, students in the online doctoral community were interested in providing social and academic support to peers. Researchers should consider how socialization in online doctoral programs differs from traditional, face-to-face programs. Student Support Networks in Online Doctoral Programs 34Impact on Society As universities increase online offerings, it is important to consider the issues that impact retention in online programs. By identifying the social structures that support online community, this study helps build knowledge around retention and engagement of online students. Future ResearchFuture research should continue to explore the unique social networks that support online students.

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“…9;2016 National Center for PTSD). Since undergraduates are less equipped to cope with stress than graduates (Eisenbery et al, 2007;Wyatt & Oswalt, 2013); it is expected that this added stress impacted undergraduates' academic performance more negatively than graduates.…”

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“…Research has shown a general rise of mental health issues in terms of prevalence and severity among university students (Gallagher, 2011) with depression and anxiety affecting 16% of undergraduate and 13% of graduate students (Eisenberg et al, 2007). According to the Fall 2009 American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment, researchers found that stress levels are higher in undergraduates than graduates (Wyatt & Oswalt, 2013). Further comparisons of the two groups indicated that the number of first year college students being frequently overwhelmed was increasing (Sax, 1997(Sax, , 2003.…”

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On Effort and Achievement of Business Undergraduate and Graduate Students under a Disastrous Event

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2016

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The 2011 tornado event in Alabama left college students with a choice to be exempt of their final examinations or participate in an attempt to improve their overall grades. This incident provided an opportunity to conduct an observational study with the goal of measuring the academic effort of business undergraduate and graduate students. The observation methodology utilized total enrollment of 3804 with an undergraduate enrollment of 3298 and a graduate enrollment of 506 for the spring term of 2011 which included 969 undergraduates and 276 graduates. A stratified random sampling was used to collect enrollment data according to 8 disciplines within the business college. Findings of this study suggest graduate students outperform undergraduate students in grade improvement. In fact, the eligibility rate and successful rate for obtaining a higher grade after taking a final examination for both undergraduates and graduates were statistically insignificant. However, the participation rate for taking the final examination between undergraduates and graduates was statistically different.

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Comparing Mental Health Issues Among Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Cited by 173 publications

References 34 publications

Who Needs More Sleep? Comparing Undergraduate and Graduate Students' Sleep Habits in a National U.S. Sample

Who Needs More Sleep? Comparing Undergraduate and Graduate Students' Sleep Habits in a National U.S. Sample

Student Support Networks in Online Doctoral Programs: Exploring Nested Communities

On Effort and Achievement of Business Undergraduate and Graduate Students under a Disastrous Event

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