Full-Time Studying and Long-Term Relationships: Make or Break for Mature Students?

Y

14

Adults; Family Relationship; Higher Education; Interpersonal Relationship; Interviews; Longitudinal Studies; Nontraditional Students; Self Esteem; Sex Differences; Sex Role; Spouses; Stress Management

0306-9885

Reports results of a two-year longitudinal study examining the effects of full-time study on mature students in long-term, committed relationships. The first year's findings show partner support to be the most buffering effect while the second year's findings show a decrease in partner support. Discusses implications for counseling and student-support services. (MKA)

1999

EJ567194