Minor Hassles in Community College Student Life

Over the past several decades, academic stress-the pressures, frustrations and hassles associated with all aspects of college life-has gained increased attention in the literature. In this grant-funded study, a group of 161 students at an urban Northeastern community college took a comprehensive sur...

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Published in:Community college journal of research and practice 2009-01, Vol.33 (6), p.502-509
Main Author: Ryan, Tracey E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College Administration
College Environment
College Students
Community Colleges
Coping
New York
Stress Variables
Student Problems
Student Surveys
Urban Education
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Summary:Over the past several decades, academic stress-the pressures, frustrations and hassles associated with all aspects of college life-has gained increased attention in the literature. In this grant-funded study, a group of 161 students at an urban Northeastern community college took a comprehensive survey. The survey included questions about their academic stressors, their reactions to the stressors, and their coping strategies. In this survey, minor hassles emerged as the most prominent stressor experienced by these students. This paper describes the minor hassles experienced by the students, relates the findings to current and past literature on stress, and presents implications for community college administrators.
ISSN:1066-8926
1521-0413
DOI:10.1080/10668920802487760