Informal Recreation's Relationship With College Student Stress and Anxiety

In this study, 18 undergraduate college students were interviewed and identified academics, work, and relationships as primary sources of stress and anxiety. The students attributed their reduced stress and anxiety to their participation in informal recreation. Administrators in student affairs are...

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Published in:Journal of student affairs research and practice 2021-10, Vol.58 (5), p.560-573
Main Authors: Eubank, Jacob M., DeVita, James M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Attribution Theory
College students
Recreation
Recreational Activities
Stress
Stress Management
Stress Variables
Student Attitudes
Undergraduate Students
Well Being
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Summary:In this study, 18 undergraduate college students were interviewed and identified academics, work, and relationships as primary sources of stress and anxiety. The students attributed their reduced stress and anxiety to their participation in informal recreation. Administrators in student affairs are encouraged to integrate informal recreational opportunities in their collaborative approach to students' mental and emotional well-being through marketing and promotion, easier access to open recreation, partnerships with external organizations, and continued integration of technology.
ISSN:1949-6591
1949-6605
DOI:10.1080/19496591.2020.1822854