title: Exploring the effect of stress on mood, self-esteem, and daily habits with psychology graduate students.
abstract: There are few empirical studies on the issues of psychology graduate students beyond dissertation research. Data from a sample of 65 psychology graduate students were analyzed to explore how stress relates to self-esteem, mood, and daily habits (eating, sleeping, smoking, exercise, and alcohol consumption). The results suggest that sleep patterns, exercise habits, and negative mood were significant correlates and predictors of stress. Findings prompt further investigation of the effects of the stress on psychology graduate students, which might aid in developing interventions leading to increased productivity, satisfaction, and global well-being for both graduate students and faculty.
authors.affiliation: Bowie State University, USA. cmac123@msn.com
authors.forename: Charla
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McKinzie
authors.forename: Vivian
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Altamura
authors.forename: Erica
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Burgoon
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bishop
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D000339:Affect; D004500:Education, Graduate; D005260:Female; D006184:Habits; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009519:New York City; D011584:Psychology / Q000193:education*; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*