Predictors of General Well-Being Among Female Single Parent College Students

Colbry, Sheila Lynds

doi:10.1300/j087v23n03_07

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“…Single-parent students face interpersonal and intrapersonal situations that may inhibit success and well-being. In her study, Lynds-Colbry (1995) found that feelings of self-esteem have a direct correlation with overall well-being and resilience when faced with challenges. Self-esteem is often lowered by feelings of inadequacy.…”

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“…The limited amount of time single-parent students spend on campus outside of class furthers the feeling of isolation. The limited time is forced by circumstances beyond the students' control, including limited childcare and work schedules (Duquaine-Watson, 2006Gonchar, 1995;Lovell, 2014a;Lynds-Colbry, 1995;Nelson 2007;Quimby & O'Brien, 2006). Sorey and Duggan (2008) hypothesized that adult students are more concerned with academic issues and are not greatly affected by social interaction or lack thereof.…”

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Making sense of single-parent student attainment of associate degrees

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Single-parent students are a rapidly growing sector of the nontraditional student population attending postsecondary institutions. Retention of this population remains a struggle for institutions of higher education. The purpose of this Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis study was to explore the lived experiences of single-parent students within one semester of graduating with their associate's degree in order to provide a better understanding of why some single-parent students are able to persist to completion when so many others fail to reach the commencement stage. Five single-parent students were interviewed using a semi-structured approach. Findings focused on students' ability to maintain balance, feelings of belonging on campus, and motivation for persistence. Recommendations for practice and future research are presented.

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Making sense of single-parent student attainment of associate degrees

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Who supports? The providers of social support to dual‐parent families caring for young children

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Darlington

2002

Journal Community Psychology

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School-related stress and coping strategies in Victorian Year II students

Warren

2000

The Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist

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Adolescents who are coping with their final years of secondary schooling may be stressed. The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) has been the subject of considerable anecdotal controversy, including concerns over the level of stress that it places upon students and its effect on students’overall well-being. The present study provides some initial empirical data to inform this debate. The Australian Adolescent Problems Inventory, the Adolescent Coping Inventory, and the General Health Questionnaire were used to examine the constructs of school-related stress, coping, and well-being in 118 Year II Victorian secondary school students. Students reported a range of school-related problems. They coped by positive avoidance or problem-focused methods that promoted independence. Students reported feeling high levels of global stress. Anticipation of the final year of schooling placed pressure on young people, but students found several ways to cope with the demands. Therefore, it could not be concluded that the Victorian Certificate of Education was significantly related to unhealthy levels of stress, worry, and poor coping.

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Predictors of General Well-Being Among Female Single Parent College Students

Cited by 4 publications

References 25 publications

Making sense of single-parent student attainment of associate degrees

Making sense of single-parent student attainment of associate degrees

Who supports? The providers of social support to dual‐parent families caring for young children

School-related stress and coping strategies in Victorian Year II students

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