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College Student Adjustment: Examination Of Personal And Environmental Characteristics, Aleksandra M. Stoklosa
College Student Adjustment: Examination Of Personal And Environmental Characteristics, Aleksandra M. Stoklosa
Wayne State University Dissertations
This study used a multi-dimensional model of college adjustment to examine the relationships between multiple layers of personal influences and college adjustment (academic, social, personal/emotional, attachment to the institution, and overall adjustment) among emerging adults in a large urban university. The sample included 177 undergraduate students, ages 18-25, attending Wayne State University, who completed on-line questionnaires. Race and cumulative college GPA were related to academic adjustment. Being Arabic/Middle-Eastern was a consistent predictor of college adjustment. It was found that higher college GPA and being White was related to higher academic adjustment, while being Arabic/Middle-Eastern was related to lower academic adjustment. …
Developing A Caring Coaching Climate Fosters Confidence, E. Whitney G. Moore
Developing A Caring Coaching Climate Fosters Confidence, E. Whitney G. Moore
Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies
When athletes buy-in to a positive training climate their training effort, enjoyment, and desire to continue all increase. This article focuses on practical approaches coaches can use today to promote a safe, personalized, and respect-filled atmosphere – integral building blocks for developing a successful caring climate.