| Title: |
Identifying Protective Socio-Ecological Factors for College Students in California's Deadliest Wildfire |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Mariah Kornbluh (ORCID 0000-0001-6958-6247); Mathew C. Withers; James Ades; Gillian Grennan; Jyoti Mishra |
| Source: |
Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(2):356-360. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
5 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
College Students; Fire Protection; Natural Disasters; Well Being; Mental Health; United States History; Universities; Public Colleges; Sleep; Anxiety Disorders; Sense of Community; Social Support Groups; Environmental Influences; Health Promotion |
| Geographic Terms: |
California |
| DOI: |
10.1080/07448481.2022.2047706 |
| ISSN: |
0744-8481; 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: |
Objectives: This case study examined multi-level social-ecological supports in promoting well-being through college students impacted by one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history. Participants: College students attending a large public university were surveyed (N = 354, M[subscript age] = 22.7, 76.2% female, 61% white).Methods: Measures included demographics, individual factors (mindfulness, sleep problems), social support (emotional support, family support, and friendship), and sense of community. Multiple linear regression models on well-being were constructed. Results: Findings indicated that mindfulness, sleep disturbances, emotional support, family support, number of close friends, and sense of community were significant predictors of well-being. Conclusion: Findings highlight the importance of universities in proactively bolstering critical social-ecological needs of college students living in communities vulnerable to climate-change accelerated environmental disasters. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1419227 |
| Database: |
ERIC |