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Mental Health and Well-Being of University Students in Okinawa
Joint Authors
China, Takashi
Toyama, Shiho
Ratanasiripong, Paul
Source
Education Research International
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-12-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
With increasing frequency and severity of mental health issues among university students globally as well as limited studies on the mental health of Japanese university students, this study examined the factors that impact the mental health issues of university students in Okinawa.
A total of 441 undergraduate students from 3 universities participated in this cross-sectional study.
Average age of participants was 20 (range = 18–46, SD = 2.6).
Four factors that significantly predicted depression among university students in Okinawa included self-esteem, family economic status, resiliency, and year in school (R2 = 0.37).
Two factors that significantly predicted anxiety included self-esteem and family economic status (R2 = 0.26).
Three factors that significantly predicted stress included self-esteem, family economic status, and year in school (R2 = 0.28).
This study contributes to the understanding of specific factors that impact depression, anxiety, and stress for this population.
University administrators and faculty have an opportunity to implement programs and services to make positive impact that could reduce mental health problems and improve well-being for students on their campuses.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ratanasiripong, Paul& China, Takashi& Toyama, Shiho. 2018. Mental Health and Well-Being of University Students in Okinawa. Education Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157005
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ratanasiripong, Paul…[et al.]. Mental Health and Well-Being of University Students in Okinawa. Education Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157005
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ratanasiripong, Paul& China, Takashi& Toyama, Shiho. Mental Health and Well-Being of University Students in Okinawa. Education Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157005
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1157005