Supporting the Mental Health Needs of First Generation College Students

First-generation college students (FGCS) experience the same challenges as non-first-generation students (NFGCS), but they also face their own unique stressors such as a lack of academic preparation, absence of support from family and friends, and difficult cultural transitions. A combination of the...

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Published in:Journal of college student psychotherapy 2020-04, Vol.34 (2), p.157-167
Main Authors: House, Lisa A, Neal, Chelsea, Kolb, Jason
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Academic staff
Acculturation
At Risk Students
Athletes
College students
Coping
Counseling services
Extracurricular Activities
Family Influence
Family support
First generation
First Generation College Students
Friendship
Grade Point Average
Health needs
Health problems
Interpersonal Relationship
Mental Disorders
Mental Health
Paying for College
Peer Influence
Psychological distress
Social support
Social Support Groups
Stress Variables
Student Characteristics
Student Needs
Student retention
Working hours
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Summary:First-generation college students (FGCS) experience the same challenges as non-first-generation students (NFGCS), but they also face their own unique stressors such as a lack of academic preparation, absence of support from family and friends, and difficult cultural transitions. A combination of these factors may put them at higher risk for mental health problems, lower retention rates, and lower graduation rates. The goal of this study is to assess whether differences in mental health variables, social support, academics, and financial distress exist between FGCS and NFGCS seeking services at a university counseling center. Findings from this study showed that FGCS reported significantly more academic distress, work hours, and financial distress than NFGCS. There were no significant differences in regards to mental health variables, perceived social and family support, or academic success.
ISSN:8756-8225
1540-4730
DOI:10.1080/87568225.2019.1578940