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Psychiatrically hospitalized college students: a pilot study
A S Rosecan1, R L Goldberg, T N Wise
1Department of Psychiatry, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|July 1, 1992
Summary
College students needing psychiatric hospitalization may be linked to academic stress, substance abuse, and being far from home. Further research is needed to understand prevention and intervention strategies for this vulnerable population.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Higher Education Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- Psychiatric hospitalization among college students is an underreported issue.
- Understanding factors influencing this demographic is crucial for targeted support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore potential correlations between psychiatric hospitalization and specific factors in college students.
- To highlight the need for further research in this area.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study data collection.
- Correlation analysis.
Main Results:
- Preliminary indications suggest significant correlations between student psychiatric hospitalizations and the academic cycle.
- Substance abuse and geographical distance from home also showed potential links to hospitalization.
- The study's small sample size limits broad generalizations.
Conclusions:
- College students requiring psychiatric hospitalization may be influenced by academic pressures, substance use, and distance from home.
- Further multi-institutional studies are recommended to gather more comprehensive data.
- Findings can inform the development of prevention and intervention strategies.