A Pilot Examination of Differences in College Adjustment Stressors and Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Between White,Hispanic and White,Non-Hispanic Female College Students

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Differences in four adjustment stressors (family, interpersonal, career, and academic), and depression and anxiety symptoms were examined between White, non-Hispanic and White, Hispanic undergraduate college female students. White, Hispanic female college students reported significantly greater academic and family adjustment stressors than White, non-Hispanic students. None of the socioeconomic or demographic variables predicted adjustment stress, depression, or anxiety. Findings are discussed in terms of college mental health outreach and future research directions.

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college adjustment stress depression anxiety Hispanic White non-Hispanic female college student

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