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International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
Published in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction 3/2008

01-07-2008

Social Support and Stress Among University Students in Jordan

Authors: Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour, Hania A. Dawani

Published in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction | Issue 3/2008

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perception of social support and perceived stress among university students in Jordan. A sample of 241 university students from private and government universities in Jordan answered self-report questionnaires including the perceived social support scale and perceived stress scale. The results showed that university students have moderate perception of social support and stress. Female university students had higher perception of stress and social support than male university students. Perceived stress had a negative correlation with perceived social support from family (−0.29, p < 0.05). The perceived social support from family was a better predictor of perceived life event as stressful situations than perceived social support from friends. The study implications for research and intervention were discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Social Support and Stress Among University Students in Jordan
Authors
Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour
Hania A. Dawani
Publication date
01-07-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 1557-1874
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1882
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-007-9112-6

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