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Brescia Psychology Undergraduate Honours Theses

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Resilience

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Perfectionism And Burnout In University Students: The Influence Of Resilience, Laura M. Ulrich Apr 2019

Perfectionism And Burnout In University Students: The Influence Of Resilience, Laura M. Ulrich

Brescia Psychology Undergraduate Honours Theses

This study investigated the relationship between perfectionism, resilience, and risk of burnout among university students. The sample consisted of 55 (53 female and two male) Psychology 1000 students from Brescia University College. Self-report questionnaires assessed perfectionism, academic resilience, risk of academic burnout, and perceived stress. Participants were divided into four perfectionism groups: non-perfectionism, pure personal standards perfectionism, pure evaluative concerns perfectionism, and mixed perfectionism. Participants were also divided into a high and low academic resilience group. Individuals with pure personal standards perfectionism had a significantly lower risk of academic burnout compared to those with non-perfectionism, pure evaluative concerns perfectionism, and …


Understanding Trauma Exposure And Adjustment To University: The Role Of Orientation And Transition Programs In Promoting Resilience Among Undergraduate Students, Sarah Major Apr 2019

Understanding Trauma Exposure And Adjustment To University: The Role Of Orientation And Transition Programs In Promoting Resilience Among Undergraduate Students, Sarah Major

Brescia Psychology Undergraduate Honours Theses

This study investigated undergraduate students at Brescia University College and their degree of involvement in transition programs. Participation in the events during Orientation Week and My First Six Weeks was examined in order to determine whether the programs had an effect on the resilience of individuals who reported exposure to a potentially traumatic event (PTE). The sample consisted of 33 undergraduate psychology students. Participants completed the Life Events Checklist (LEC), which measured their PTE exposure, and the Scale of Protective Factors (SPF-24), which assessed their individual protective factors and overall resilience. 96.97% of the respondents reported a history of trauma. …