The lives of college students in the 21st century --
Theoretical perspectives on college student development --
Research on college student adjustment --
College adjustment for students of color.

Young people are attending college at record levels in the United States, with over 65 percent of high school seniors in 2013 matriculating at a four-year college or university. Although many students thrive in college, others experience significant psychological and emotional difficulties, which can delay their pathway through college and even cause them to drop out. The current book provides an in-depth look at the psychological adjustment of college students, exploring theories and methods for studying the adjustment process and the latest trends in adjustment outcomes. Aimed at advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and scholars in the fields of psychology, human development, and higher education studies, this book reviews a wealth of classical and contemporary research on college student developmental processes and adjustment dynamics. Ultimately, readers will gain a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the college years and possible avenues for intervention to help those students who are struggling and at risk for failure.

College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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