Predictors of Academic Distress Among Military and Nonmilitary College Students

Abstract

This study assessed the mental health predictors of academic distress using the Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms–34 (Locke et al., 2011) across matched pairs (N = 2,836) of military and nonmilitary students accessing counseling services between 2014 and 2016. Findings suggested the predictors of academic distress did not differ across the two groups. Practical suggestions for counselors working with military and nonmilitary students are discussed based on the findings.