Stress, Psychological
Conditions
Brief summary
The investigators are interested in studying the effects of familial obligations, including marriage, parenthood, familial caregiving, on stress levels in Osteopathic Medical Students (OMS). The investigators expect to find that having a family may increase the stress level of OMS in comparison with OMS who don't have familial obligations.
Interventions
OTHERSurvey
Subjects will complete a survey. The survey consists of two parts, A and B. During part A subjects will indicate which of the 5 cohorts they identify as. Successively in part B, subject will complete a survey known as the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).
Sponsors
The Touro College and University System
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Medical Students
Exclusion criteria
* Not current Medical Students
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total PSS Score | Through study completion, an average of 1 year. | Individual scores on the PSS can range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress. * Scores ranging from 0-13 would be considered low stress. * Scores ranging from 14-26 would be considered moderate stress. * Scores ranging from 27-40 would be considered high perceived stress. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed