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Title: An ecology of resilience: A nature-informed pilot curriculum for improving stress management in college students.
Authors: Nation, Travis H. (AUTHOR), Franklin Jr., Robert G. (AUTHOR), Cox, Chandler E. (AUTHOR), Maurer, Erin C. (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of American College Health. Oct2025, Vol. 73 Issue 8, p3282-3289. 8p.
Subjects: Psychological resilience, Health literacy, Health self-care, Stress management, Student health services, Nature, Course evaluation (Education), Undergraduates, Clinical trials, Naturopathy, Psychoeducation, Control groups, Pre-tests & post-tests, Research methodology, Psychological stress, Psychology of college students
Geographic Terms: South Carolina
Abstract: Objective: Mental health of college students is a matter of concern, and counseling centers have experienced a surge in demand and strain on capacity to provide services. This study explored the efficacy of a novel, nature-informed stress management curriculum entitled The Ecology of Resilience delivered via a for-credit general education course. The goals were a more favorable perception of stress and increased sense of bouncing back from stress (resilience). Participants: One hundred fifty-seven junior- and senior-level undergraduates participated in a project spanning three semesters from January 2022 to April 2023. Methods: The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) were employed in a pretest/post-test arrangement. Results: PSS scores decreased significantly and BRS scores increased significantly for students enrolled in the course versus a control group. Conclusions: Curricula like the Ecology of Resilience, presented within the contexts of for-credit academic courses, are viable options for addressing student mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Objective: Mental health of college students is a matter of concern, and counseling centers have experienced a surge in demand and strain on capacity to provide services. This study explored the efficacy of a novel, nature-informed stress management curriculum entitled The Ecology of Resilience delivered via a for-credit general education course. The goals were a more favorable perception of stress and increased sense of bouncing back from stress (resilience). Participants: One hundred fifty-seven junior- and senior-level undergraduates participated in a project spanning three semesters from January 2022 to April 2023. Methods: The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) were employed in a pretest/post-test arrangement. Results: PSS scores decreased significantly and BRS scores increased significantly for students enrolled in the course versus a control group. Conclusions: Curricula like the Ecology of Resilience, presented within the contexts of for-credit academic courses, are viable options for addressing student mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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