{"title":"The Role of Stress in the Social Support–Mental Health Relationship","authors":"Kaitlin Watkins, Erin M. Hill","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12094","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12094","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study examined the mediating effect of psychological stress in the relationship between social support and mental health symptomatology in undergraduate students. Participants (<i>n</i> = 368) completed measures of social support, psychological stress, and mental health symptomatology. Bootstrapping estimates of indirect effects indicated a significant influence of psychological stress in the relationship between social support and both anxiety and depression symptomatology. Implications for mental health promotion and treatment on college campuses are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12094","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43557777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elizabeth C. Paul, Rena Pazienza, Kieran J. Maestro, Ashley Flye, Paula Mueller, Jessica L. Martin
{"title":"The Impact of Disordered Eating Behavior on College Relationships: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Elizabeth C. Paul, Rena Pazienza, Kieran J. Maestro, Ashley Flye, Paula Mueller, Jessica L. Martin","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12093","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12093","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The authors explored how college students’ disordered eating behaviors affect their peers. Participants were 8 undergraduate students from a northeastern university with a peer who currently or previously engaged in eating disorder (ED) behaviors. Results from a consensual qualitative analysis provided preliminary evidence that students’ EDs negatively affect peers. Outreach and interventions such as cognitive behavior therapy could be used to assist peers of students with EDs. Researchers should investigate the impact of students’ ED behaviors on peers’ health and academic performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12093","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47135597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"TOC","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jocc.12079","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12079","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"137800415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Protective Factors as Predictors of Suicide Risk Among Graduate Students","authors":"Kristin L. Bruns, Amber Letcher","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12091","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12091","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The purpose of this study was to examine protective factors as predictors of suicide risk among graduate students (<i>n</i> = 413) at a large midwestern university. Using binary logistic regression, the authors assigned students to risk classifications (i.e., nonrisk group or suicide risk group). Results indicated emotional stability as the strongest predictor for participants’ placement into the nonrisk or suicide risk group. The authors discuss implications for counselors and directors of college counseling centers, as well as directions for future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12091","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41337135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kristy M. Keefe, Shane Sizemore, Jonathan Hammersley, Naoyuki Sunami
{"title":"Recent Sexual Assault and Suicidal Behaviors in College Students: The Moderating Role of Anger","authors":"Kristy M. Keefe, Shane Sizemore, Jonathan Hammersley, Naoyuki Sunami","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12090","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12090","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Sexual assault and suicide are 2 of many issues facing college students. Recent research calls for an examination of anger in suicidal behavior. Through a series of moderated logistic regression models, the authors examined the moderating effects of anger on the association of recent sexual assault and suicidal behaviors. Results support the moderating role of anger in the association of sexual assault with suicidal thinking, but not with self-injury or suicide attempts. The authors discuss practitioner implications.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12090","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48697160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy to Self-Harm in College-Age Men: A Case Study","authors":"Jennifer L. Cannon, Lindsey K. Umstead","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12089","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12089","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Researchers suggest an increase in self-harm among men. Specifically, college-age men appear to be at risk for self-harming behaviors, and counselors often overlook these behaviors in treatment. In this article, the authors describe the issue of self-harm and illustrate the use of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT; Linehan, <span>2014</span>) with male college students. The authors use a case study to illustrate the use of a modified form of DBT with a male college student who self-harmed. Limitations of this approach and implications for college counselors are also addressed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12089","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45064694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning or Queer Students at Evangelical Christian Colleges as Described in Personal Blogs","authors":"Kevin C. Snow","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12087","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12087","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning or queer (LGBTQ) students at evangelical Christian colleges are a population frequently overlooked in the literature on the spiritual lives of college students. The author used qualitative content analysis within a phenomenological tradition to examine blog posts by such students, who face multiple identity challenges and official sanctions on campuses. Findings indicate these students want to be recognized as both LGBTQ and evangelical Christian by their colleges. Included are implications for counseling professionals and college administrators.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12087","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43364423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cultural Connections: An Ethnocultural Counseling Intervention for Black Women in College","authors":"Martinque K. Jones, Thomandra S Sam","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12088","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12088","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Counseling interventions that support the exploration of ethnocultural concerns are beneficial to the overall well-being of Black women in college. The authors describe Cultural Connections, a theoretically based and culturally adapted group counseling intervention for Black women in college. Also presented are a case example demonstrating the intervention's utility and recommendations for implementation in college counseling centers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12088","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48432733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Allison K. Arnekrans, Stephanie A. Calmes, John M. Laux, Christopher P. Roseman, Nick J. Piazza, Jennifer L. Reynolds, Debra Harmening, Holly L. Scott
{"title":"College Students' Experiences of Childhood Developmental Traumatic Stress: Resilience, First-Year Academic Performance, and Substance Use","authors":"Allison K. Arnekrans, Stephanie A. Calmes, John M. Laux, Christopher P. Roseman, Nick J. Piazza, Jennifer L. Reynolds, Debra Harmening, Holly L. Scott","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12083","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12083","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Developmental trauma—distressing childhood experiences that include mistreatment, interpersonal violence, abuse, assault, and neglect—is associated with substance use and poor academic performance. The authors investigated the links between developmental trauma, grade point average, substance use, and resilience among first-year college students (<i>N</i> = 169). The results indicate there is a significant relationship between cumulative trauma and self-reported substance use.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12083","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43971619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Examination of College Counselors' Work With Student Sex Addiction: Training, Screening, and Referrals","authors":"Amanda L. Giordano, Craig S. Cashwell","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12086","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12086","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Given the prevalence of sex addiction (SA) among collegiate populations, the authors designed this study to examine college counselors' training in SA, use of formal assessments, and referrals to support groups. Results indicated that 84.4% of college counselors (<i>N</i> = 77) had at least one client present with SA-related issues in the past year. Findings suggest the need for improvement in counselor training in SA, use of formal assessments, and referral practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12086","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43585456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}