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Differences in self-reported disclosure of college experiences by first-generation college student status
Adolescence, Vol.44(173), pp.55-68
03/22/2009
PMID: 19435167
Web of Science ID: WOS:000264674800004
Abstract
Disclosure of stressful life experiences is described here as a potential means of stress reduction and as a potential indicator of available support. This study compared reports of the disclosure of college experiences by college freshmen (N = 1,539). Using a student survey conducted at four universities across the country, disclosure by first-generation student status was compared. The targets of students' disclosure, including family, friends from home, friends at school, and professionals at school also were examined. Differences by first-generation status were found in disclosure and the targets of disclosure. Implications include first-generation college students' need for increased opportunities to disclose stressful college-related experiences to others.
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- Title
- Differences in self-reported disclosure of college experiences by first-generation college student status
- Publication Details
- Adolescence, Vol.44(173), pp.55-68
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Copyright
- © Libra Publishers
- Identifiers
- WOS:000264674800004; 99380178092706600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English