Date of Award
2010
Document Type
Thesis - ECU Access Only
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
School
School of Psychology and Social Science
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
First Supervisor
Associate Professor Lynne Cohen
Abstract
The transition to university is a common, but varied experience shared by all students. Although, it is a largely positive life transition, many students experience major difficulties in making this transition. New university students often have to move away from home, establish new friendships and cope with academic work. In addition, they tend to drop out of university during their first year of study due to the manifest difficulties they cannot overcome. However, some students are able to cope better than others and make this transition without difficulty. Students who experience those stressors but manage to overcome them are considered to be resilient. It is thus important to examine the factors which help those students to overcome those challenges and persist through their first year.
Recommended Citation
Ramdeny, G. S. (2010). Life transition of becoming a university student. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/365