Worries Although many textbooks address the definition and measurement of stress, McDaniel and Eison (1987) pointed out that few address the notion of worries, probably because there is comparatively little research on this abstract concept. Worry can be generally defined as a pattern of thoughts that are often uncontrollable, negative, and reflect fears. Discuss worry and its relationship to stress, visit some of the websites listed below, each of which focuses on worries that college students typically have. Some involve the future, some involve relationships, some involve money and housing, but all of them share in common a relevance to your life. Use the resources below as a starting point for your discussion. Share only the worries you are willing to share. “Stress in College Students,” American Institute of Stress (www.stress.org) “5 Main Causes of Stress for College Students,” College Parents of America (www.collegeparents.org) “Anxious Students Strain College Mental Health Centers,” The New York Times (www.nytimes.com) “2018 College Hopes & Worries Survey Report,” Princeton Review (www.princetonreview.com) “This Is College Students’ Biggest Worry,” Money (www.money.com) Worries.
