My life's in shambles: examining interpersonal relationships as a moderating factor in reducing post-graduate stress, 2018
Franklin, Iniki
2010-2019
This study examines whether interpersonal relationships serve as a moderating factor in reducing post-graduate stress. A researcher developed survey was used to gather data and examined three areas: interpersonal support, perceived stress, and self-optimism. Interpersonal support encompassed familial and peer relationships. Perceived stress encompassed anxiety and depression symptomologies. Self-confidence encompassed graduates individuation and optimism levels regarding major life tasks after commencement. Perceived stress and self-confidence levels were also used to identify how interpersonal relationships impacted graduates interpretation of stress. Further analysis of the study also examined whether interpersonal support impacted perceived stress and self-confidence across various racial groups. Findings of the study suggest that interpersonal support has an impact on post-graduate stress. KEY TERMS: interpersonal, support, post-graduate, college, confidence, stress, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Interpersonal and Small Group Communication, Other Social and Behavioral Sciences, Social Work
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2018-05-21
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Master of Social Work (MSW)
Clark Atlanta University
Social Work
Kim, Youseung Warrener, Corrine Onifade, Eyitayo
Georgia--Atlanta
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/cau.td:2018_franklin_iniki
