Stress: How It Affects College Students and Their Behavior Hailey Schuchart

Transition From High School to College More freedom Less parental supervision More school work= more stress= behavior change

Behavioral Risks Increase in alcohol consumption Smoking marijuana Frequent sexual partners *Alcohol consumption is the highest risk college students *

Causes of Stress Demands on students Poor time management Part-time jobs

Drinking to Cope Anxiety – Nervous about assignment – Become sick Perfection – Have to receive an A grade

Managing Stress Ways to help cope with stress – Early intervention Prevention programs – Time management Setting goals, scheduling, and control of time – Writing at the end of the day minutes before sleeping

Summary Research shows evidence that college students experience stress frequently – time management, part-time job, anxiety, etc. – Results in alcohol consumption Managing stress – Setting aside time – Writing at the end of the day

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