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Reschly, Amy L.; Huebner, E. Scott; Appleton, James J.; Antaramian, Susan – Psychology in the Schools, 2008
Fredrickson's (1998, 2001) broaden and build theory postulates that the experience of frequent positive emotions serves to broaden humans' thoughts and behaviors, resulting in accrual of resources, including coping resources, which catalyze upward spirals toward future well-being. Initial research supports the tenets of broaden and build; however,…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Student Attitudes, Adolescents, Coping
Heppner, P. Paul; Anderson, Wayne P. – 1983
Despite increased interest in real life problem solving with both children and adults, the question of whether problem solving is related to psychological adjustment remains unanswered. To examine whether college students' self-appraisal of their problem solving skills is related to their psychological adjustment, 671 students took the Problem…
Descriptors: College Students, Coping, Emotional Adjustment, Higher Education
Dalton, James H.; And Others – 1983
Freshmen college students often experience a dramatic change in activities, values, and personal demands compared to home and previous schooling. To investigate the relationship between psychological maladjustment and stressful life events, locus of control, and social support networks, 62 college freshmen in their first semester of school…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Coping, Higher Education, Locus of Control