Psychological predictors of insomnia, anxiety and depression in university students: potential prevention targets.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perfectionism, low self-esteem and external locus of control are psychological constructs linked to insomnia, anxiety and depression. Examining how these constructs impact mental health and serve as risk factors for the development of clinically significant symptoms may help direct psychological support resources and preventative measures for university students.

Aims

To longitudinally examine associations between the aforementioned psychological constructs and symptoms of insomnia, anxiety and depression in a large representative sample of first-year university students.

Method

Electronic surveys including validated measures of the predictors and outcomes were emailed to all first-year undergraduate students at entry to a major Canadian university, and fol

SUBMITTER: Lindsay JAB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9059737 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature