Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

2012

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Sociology and Rural Studies

First Advisor

MIchael McCurry

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine if socio-economic status, gender, and age of international students were related to perceived stress and coping strategies. This study also examined the perceived stress levels and coping strategies of international students. An internet survey was used to collect data from international students enrolled at the selected university. A total of one hundred and twenty four international students participated in the study. Perceived stress levels were measured by Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale. Coping strategies were identified by Carver's Brief COPE Scale. The study showed that while being nervous and stressed was the most often reported cause of perceived stress; active coping was the most helpful coping sub-strategy. Results indicated that the variables age, gender, work status, marital status, level of income, and level of education were significantly related to perceived stress and coping strategies. The study also showed that while age, level of income, and level of education were inversely related to perceived stress; level of education and level of income were positively related to coping strategies.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

South Dakota State University -- Foreign students -- Psychology 
South Dakota State University -- Foreign students -- Social conditions 
South Dakota State University -- Foreign students -- Economic conditions 
Stress (Psychology) 
Students, Foreign -- Psychology 
College students -- Psychology

Publisher

South Dakota State University

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