Sleep Quality and Academic Performance in University Students: A Wake-Up Call for College Psychologists

Both sleep deprivation and poor sleep quality are prominent in American society, especially in college student populations. Sleep problems are often a primary disorder rather than secondary to depression. The purpose of the present study was to determine if sleep deprivation and/or poor sleep quality in a sample of nondepressed university students was associated with lower academic performance. A significant negative correlation between Global Sleep Quality score (GSQ) on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and grade point average supports the hypothesis that poor sleep quality is associated with lower academic performance for nondepressed students. Implications for both the remedial (assessment and treatment) and preventive (outreach) work of college and university counseling centers is discussed.     

Sleep Habits and Patterns of College Students: An Expanded Study

This study represents an expansion of previous research investigating the prevalence of sleep difficulties in college students. Sleep quality and sleep habits were assessed via self‐report questionnaires. Poor sleep quality was reported by 22.6% of participants, whereas 65.9% replied that they experienced occasional sleep problems. More than half of the respondents noted feeling tired in the morning. Implications for counselors and their institutions are discussed.     

The Effectiveness of Light Therapy for College Student Depression

There is a growing number of students on college campuses with mental health problems and college counseling services are reporting significant increases in student demand for counseling. Depression, a mental illness consisting of profound sadness, fatigue, and irritability, as well as low motivation, poor academic performance, and suicidal behaviors, is one of the top presenting concerns for students who seek help. This study investigates the effectiveness of light therapy in a sample of 79 college students who suffer from depression. This study examines changes in overall depression scores and also assesses changes in sleep, appetite, pain, and concentration levels. Results showed significant improvements in overall depression scores as well as improved sleeping behaviors and decreases in somatic aches and pains, concentration difficulties, and appetite problems. These promising results suggest light therapy may be an effective and inexpensive means for reducing symptoms of young adult depression.     

Sleep and Academic Performance in U.S. Military Training and Education Programs

ABSTRACT— This review examines the effects of military training regimes, which might include some degree of sleep deprivation, on sleep–wake schedules. We report a 4-year longitudinal study of sleep patterns of cadets at the United States Military Academy and the consequences of an extension of sleep from 6 to 8 hr per night at the United States Navy's Recruit Training Command. These studies provide an opportunity to observe sleep in a college-age population and also to record sleep patterns over an entire 4-year college experience, adding to our understanding of the changes in sleep patterns over the life span.     

基于Wish平台的大学生跨境电商创业实践与策略研究

随着国家“一带一路”的推进以及对“双创”的发展,为跨境电商带来更为广泛的消费人群和更为广阔的市场前景,很多大学生创业者选择以跨境电商平台作为创业的起点。依托笔者自身基于Wish平台的跨境电商创业实践,总结大学生因对跨境形势的不了解、对市场定位不清晰、对平台制度的不熟悉等所遭受的阻碍,分析当前大学生创业实践过程中存在的主客观问题,针对所存在的问题探究解决的策略,为大学生跨境电商领域创业提出符合社会发展现状的意见与建议。     

单亲贫困大学生心理健康问题调查分析——以安徽省不同区域5所大学为例

单亲贫困大学生这一特殊群体,由于受社会、家庭和经济等因素的影响,成为心理健康问题的高发人群.本文采用《不安诊断测验量表》和《临床症状自评量表》对安徽省不同区域5所大学1000名大学生心理现状进行了调查,结果表明:单亲贫困大学生在缺乏自我控制力、妄想与疑心倾向、人际关系敏感、抑郁和焦虑心理、睡眠及饮食状况不良等五个方面的心理健康问题表现比较显著,明显高于普通大学生.据此,本研究提出了构建以学校为中心的心理健康教育平台、建立单亲贫困大学生心理健康档案、利用现代网络实施心理健康咨询与辅导、引导单亲贫困大学生踊跃参加社会交往活动等心理健康教育措施.     

Trauma characteristics and sleep impairment among trauma-exposed children

Trauma-related sleep difficulties are quite common and their functional and clinical importance are increasingly recognized. High rates of sleep problems have been documented among trauma-exposed adults, particularly those diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, research with trauma-exposed children is relatively limited. Research specifically with child samples is critical due to the numerous developmental and functional implications that may result from sleep impairment. Characteristics of the traumatic event may play a key role in understanding sleep difficulties, yet, these associations are not well understood among trauma-exposed children. The current study therefore investigated whether aspects of the traumatic event (i.e., type, nature, chronicity, age of onset, removal from home, and complex trauma) were related to higher levels of sleep disturbances among 276 treatment-seeking children ages 6–18 years (M = 10.88, SD = 3.39; 63.4% female; 62.7% Black). Sleep problems were common in this sample. Domestic and community violence exposure were associated with higher levels of select sleep difficulties, as were interpersonal trauma, chronic trauma, a trauma that began early in life, and complex trauma. Nonetheless, type of trauma and characteristics of the traumatic event were largely unrelated to sleep problems on either caregiver’s or children’s reports. Removal from the home was not linked with sleep impairment. Although findings signify the relevance of sleep disturbances among trauma-exposed children, trauma characteristics may have limited influence on sleep problems.     

高职院校学生社团存在的问题与对策——以宁波教育学院学生社团为例

加强社团建设,是新时期大学生思想政治教育的需要,是繁荣校园文化建设的客观要求。当前,高职院校的社团建设存在着学生对社团情况了解不够、理论学习型社团不景气等问题。要针对问题,完善其管理制度并给予政策保障、完善指导体系、健全物质保障体系等,以保证社团建设健康发展。     

以社会主义核心价值观引领大学生文化消费

文化消费是当代大学生生活消费的重要内容之一,对大学生的日常学习生活、人生观、价值观以及思想道德建设和精神文明建设具有重大影响。因此,全面了解大学生文化消费的现状,发现其中存在的主要问题,并以构建社会主义核心价值体系为契机来对其加以教育引导,对于提高社会主义价值观教育的实效性具有重要意义。     

Job-Related Stress and Sleep Disorders Among North Carolina College Presidents

The purpose of this study was threefold. First, the study was to determine the extent of job-related stress among North Carolina community college presidents. Second, the study was to determine the extent of sleep disorders that exist in the target population. And finally, the study was to measure, if any, the relationship between job-related stress, sleep disorders, and stress reduction methods. The findings of the study indicated that the presidents may feel job-related stress in the form of job pressures such as demands, but are less stressed by job-related threats such as a feeling of being overwhelmed. In the area of sleep, the findings suggest that community college presidents are generally sleeping without difficulties. Overall, the scores were on the lower end of the range that indicates better sleep quality. The study results also indicated that all respondents except one used some method of stress reduction.     

助推大学生微型企业创业的策略研究

阐述助推大学生微型企业创业的现实意义,分析大学生微型企业创业过程中存在对自身微型企业创业的职业选择认识不足,微型企业创业政策扶持不到位,高校现行创业教育模式无法满足微型企业创业大学生素质发展的需求等问题。提出应采取以微型企业创业文化建设为抓手,培养大学生正确的微型企业创业认知,完善政策扶持体系,为大学生微型企业创业搭建支撑平台,大力发展微型企业创业教育,提升大学生创新创业能力的措施。     

数学建模竞赛活动浅析

钦州师专数学建模的现状及主要问题是学生对数学建模认识不够深刻,教师指导竞赛活动的积极性不高.为此,学校应建立竞赛机制,广泛开展数学建模教学,尽快建立一套完整的管理机制.     

2003年广西高校大学生思想政治状况的调查

通过对广西高校大学生思想政治状况调查显示,当代大学生表现出积极健康、务实进取的政治态度和思想倾向,同时部分大学生中也存在诸如对一些重大政治理论问题认识模糊、价值取向过于务实等一些不容忽视的思想政治问题,需要我们认真加以研究解决。     

影子练习对提高大学英语听力的作用研究

循序渐进的影子训练能有效地引导学生纠正自己的语音语调,增强其对听力内容的注意力与理解能力,同时对提高大学英语听力的教学起着极为重要的作用。实验所得数据表明,受试学生在语音语调、听力注意力、理解力方面明显高于对照班。这一结果对于解决当前大学英语听力教学中存在的诸多问题有着显著的实践意义。     

民族团结教育需关注人的全面发展

从民族团结教育存在的问题入手,以马克思主义关于人的自由全面发展理论和党的民族政策促进民族地区发展的实践为理论依据和实践依据,论述了高校民族团结教育应坚持以人为本,关注少数民族大学生的生存发展需求,解决少数民族大学生思想认识问题,从而促进民族和谐和全面发展。     

基于BOPPPS和“对分”的混合式课堂实践及成效

针对目前大学生在课堂上玩手机、走神、课堂气氛沉闷等问题,本研究在课堂讲授的过程中基于BOPPPS有效教学结构,注重“精讲留白”,并引入了“对分”教学理念,将部分课堂时间留给学生进行“隔堂讨论”。学生在听完授课内容后,引导学生在课后内化吸收时以“亮考帮”作业与传统作业形式完成授课内容的复习,为下次课进行“隔堂讨论”准备好“个性化”的讨论素材。经过多次实践,总结了实践过程中需特别注意的问题,收集了学生对这种教学模式的意见。反馈结果表明:采用这种教学模式后,大部分同学均表示加深了对知识点的理解程度,减少了上课玩手机、犯困、走神的时间,因同学提出的问题开拓了自己的思维,激发了学习的兴趣等,使课堂学习进入了良性循环状态。     

当代在校大学生风险意识与规避策略研究——以安徽省部分高校为例

在风险社会的时代背景下,当代大学生作为社会的特殊群体正面临着各种各样的风险。通过对安徽省部分高校在校大学生问卷调查的实证分析,全面了解大学生风险意识的状况,具体分析大学生所面对的风险类型,总结大学生风险归责及规避策略的特征,以期对大学生提升风险规避的能力做出些许贡献。     

高职生健康行为问题种种及对策

高职生拥有健康体魄无论对其学习、工作还是今后从事工作都具有重要的意义。但高职院校由于学生管理方面原因及学生自身原因,一些学生存在有种种不健康的行为习惯,如不注重体育锻炼、经常熬夜上网娱乐等等。高职院校应强化学生管理,大力开展丰富多彩的体育、文化活动,营造良好的校园人文环境,加强教师师德建设,以利于规范学生的行为,使之健康、快乐地经历大学时光,获得身心和学业的同步发展。     

高职院校图书馆的特征及办馆探索

图书馆是教师的学术资源检索和学生扩充知识技能重要的学习场所,其功能的完善和发展是学校发展的重要组成部分。如何把高职院校的图书馆建设成为学生获取知识和技能的场所,为学生和学校做好服务工作是我们必须考虑的问题。笔者就高职院校图书馆的特点及发展管理等方面的经验和存在的问题谈谈自己的认识。     

基于大学生亚文化的教学反思——一项关于思想政治理论课教学改革的行动研究

提升思想政治教育的针对性,要建立在对大学生亚文化的认识基础之上。针对思想政治理论课教学目标群体,从大学生的媒介生活与流行文化、大学生的人生观与价值观、大学生的政治立场与政治观念三个维度,对大学生亚文化进行分析。调查发现,大学生的信息偏好存在娱乐化倾向,人生观存在“利己主义”倾向以及政治关注度偏低等现实问题,并以此为出发点对思想政治理论课进行有针对性的改革,开展教学行动研究。思想政治理论课的教学改革要力求教学形式多样化,坚守核心价值不动摇,同时提高大学生对时事政治的关注度。