The Relationship between Declared Major, Therapy Utilization Rates, and Psychological Functioning among College Students

IF 1.9 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

JOURNAL OF COLLEGE STUDENT PSYCHOTHERAPY Pub Date : 2022-02-14 DOI:10.1080/87568225.2022.2039576

D. Erekson, Dominic Schmuck, Austin M Lynn, Landon Toth, J. M. Hoskin, S. Morrison

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Abstract

ABSTRACT University students frequently face significant distress. With increasing rates of students accessing University Counseling Center (UCC) services, it is critical for UCCs to provide targeted prevention and intervention efforts. However, researchers have conducted minimal research regarding the relationship of students’ declared majors and mental health. Using archival data, this study investigated differences between students in different majors concerning 1) rates of treatment utilization, 2) distress levels at the onset of treatment, and 3) rates of recovery while in treatment. A total of 21,514 participants were included. Results suggest significant differences by major in UCC utilization rates, distress levels at treatment onset, and recovery rates during treatment. While some previous studies have grouped “hard science” majors and “soft science” majors, we suggest that a more nuanced approach may help to better understand students’ mental health needs. Implications for future research and recommendations for UCC intervention and prevention efforts are discussed.

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大学生申报专业、心理治疗使用率与心理功能的关系

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JOURNAL OF COLLEGE STUDENT PSYCHOTHERAPY PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED-

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3.20

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7.10%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of College Student Psychotherapy® is dedicated to enhancing the lives of college and university students by featuring high-quality articles about practice, theory, and research in mental health and personal development. Contributions to the journal come from professionals in the field of mental health and counseling and from college staff, faculty, and students. The journal is written specifically for college and university administrative staff and faculty as well as counselors and mental health professionals. Regular quarterly issues of the journal feature articles of central interest to psychotherapists and counselors while also expressing broader implications for everyone who wishes to understand students.