Support Systems, Psychological Functioning, and Academic Performance of Nontraditional Female Students.

Carney-Crompton, Shawn; Tan, Josephine

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ERIC Number: EJ638697

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Publication Date: 2002

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Support Systems, Psychological Functioning, and Academic Performance of Nontraditional Female Students.

Carney-Crompton, Shawn; Tan, Josephine

Adult Education Quarterly, v52 n2 p140-54 Feb 2002

Comparison of traditional (aged 18-22) and nontraditional (35-44) female college students (21 each) showed that traditional students had poorer psychological functioning (more depression and anxiety) when less satisfied with emotional support. Psychological functioning of nontraditional students was independent of emotional and instrumental support; they also had better academic performance. (Contains 45 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Females, Higher Education, Nontraditional Students, Psychological Patterns, Social Support Groups

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