Abstract
The way people manage their stress levels can significantly impact their everyday functioning. In addition to general daily stressors, college athletes and college students are also dealing with extra stressors such as performance anxiety, social pressures, and academic pressure. This study aimed to primarily focus on the levels of daily stress, depression, anxiety, and overall academic achievement and success. Additionally, this study compared student-athletes and non-athletes to see if athletes experienced higher levels of daily stress, depression, and anxiety and lower levels of academic achievement. College athletes did not report higher levels of daily stress, depression, anxiety, and overall academic achievement. The results of this study are an important stepping-stone towards more extensive research into mental health in college athletes and non-athletes overall and the increased readiness of these services.
Advisor
Clark, Alyssa
Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Meyer, Greysen Robert, "Daily Stressors for an Athlete’s and Non-Athlete's and How It May Affect School Performance, Sport Performance, and Mental Well-being" (2025). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 11312.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/11312
Disciplines
Psychology
Publication Date
2025
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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