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August 9, 2026International Journal of Applied Positive PsychologyOpen Access

Strategies for Practicing Patience Among U.S. College Students: A Thematic Analysis

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PGPerry L. GlanzerJMJessica MartinTCTheodore F. Cockle

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Overview

Thematic analysis explores emotional regulation strategies for developing patience in college students, indicating effective practices.

Key Points

  • This analysis aims to understand emotional regulation strategies that help college students develop patience.
  • In-depth, in-person interviews with 177 undergraduate students from eight institutions.
  • Utilized thematic analysis to categorize practices of patience perceived by participants.
  • Explored various types of patience: interpersonal, life hardships, and daily hassles.
  • Confirmed three major types of patience, with 88% related to interpersonal situations.
  • Identified eleven positive approaches categorized under cognitive reappraisal and practices.
  • Revealed new strategies like recognizing personal limits and virtue stacking, needing further testing.

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Glanzer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a782d7b2e1896536c8409d8https://doi.org/10.1007/s41042-026-00308-7
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