Predicting college students' psychological distress through basic psychological need-relevant practices by teachers, peers, and the academic program

Psychological distress (PD) is highly prevalent among college students. However, not much is known about the role study programs can have in fostering or reducing PD. Two studies were conducted to assess the importance of study program climate in predicting students PD, in addition to that of teachers and peers. In Study 1 (N = 1855), we developed and confirmed the validity of a questionnaire assessing need supportive/thwarting practices emitted...