Does size matter? A comparison of self-reports of mental health concerns of student-athletes in a large and medium-sized university
- WCU Author/Contributor (non-WCU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Brandy Lynn Burns (Creator)
- Institution
- Western Carolina University (WCU )
- Web Site: http://library.wcu.edu/
- Advisor
- Jonathan Campbell
Abstract: The prevalence of mental health disorders among college students has increased nearly 50% in the last decade, with over 60% of college students meeting the criteria for one or more mental health problems. Student-athletes, in particular, garner significant attention due to their elevated risk for mental health concerns. Research consistently highlights heightened mental health issues among student-athletes compared to their non-athlete peers. Despite this evidence, utilization of mental health services among student-athletes remains disproportionately low, with only 10% of student-athletes seeking help for their mental health concerns compared to 30% of the general student population. School size may also impact access to mental health services, with counseling centers at large institutions often having a higher student-to-counseling staff ratio than medium-sized and smaller schools. However, the average wait time for a student's first appointment is the longest in medium-sized schools. The current study will examine the prevalence of self-reported mental health problems among student-athletes in a medium-sized university, as indicated by the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, 3rd Edition (MMPI-3), and compare these findings with the reported prevalence in the same population in a large university. These numbers will then be compared against the normative sample.
Does size matter? A comparison of self-reports of mental health concerns of student-athletes in a large and medium-sized university
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Created on 4/1/2024
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Thesis
- Language: English
- Date: 2024
- Subjects
- College students
- Mental health
- College athletes
- Students—Mental health
- Universities and colleges