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Examining Academic Challenges And Mental Health Among First-Generation And Non-First-Generation Students, Cecilia Q. Bui
Examining Academic Challenges And Mental Health Among First-Generation And Non-First-Generation Students, Cecilia Q. Bui
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First-generation students are individuals whose parents have not attended college. These students often face challenges such as academic pressures, lack of social support, and mental health problems. Research has found that first-generation students experience a culture shock when transitioning from high school to college. These factors can impact academic success and affect overall health. This quantitative, cross-sectional study examined the impact of stress on mental health among first-generation and non-first-generation students. The study also examined if social and emotional support had a buffering effect on levels of depression, anxiety, and academic stress among first-generation college students. A survey measuring these …