Meaningfulness protects from and crisis of meaning exacerbates general mental distress longitudinally DOI Creative Commons
Tatjana Schnell, Henning Krampe

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: April 21, 2022

Abstract Background Reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic are diverse, and both mental distress existential crises can arise. The identification of protective exacerbating factors their progress over time is therefore highly relevant. current study examined longitudinal effects meaningfulness crisis meaning on general distress. Methods N = 431 participants from Germany Austria (mean age: 42 years) completed an online survey in April/May (T1) July/August 2020 (T2). After determining temporal stability or changes meaningfulness, meaning, (PHQ-4), we whether (i) (ii) measured at T1, incrementally predicted PHQ-4 T2, beyond baseline levels PHQ-4. We further tested (iii) a within-subject mediation by meaning. Results Meaningfulness prospectively lower PHQ-4, higher From first wave until slowdown three months later, was stable, decreased. Changes mediated Conclusions appears have protective, effect psychological distress, as shown here for later. Attention experiences loss thus proves relevant clinical public health context. Measures that support will help coping with which turn supports overcoming

Language: Английский

Internet Connection and Learning Device Availability of College Students: Basis for Institutionalizing Flexible Learning in the New Normal DOI Creative Commons
John Mark R. Asio, Ediric D. Gadia,

Erlinda C. Abarintos

et al.

Studies in Humanities and Education, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 2(1), P. 56 - 69

Published: June 30, 2021

Due to the effect of current pandemic that world is experiencing, educational system swiftly remedied problem student learning. This study assessed students' internet connection capability and availability learning devices at their homes. The researchers used a descriptive cross-sectional research design with online survey as primary tool for data gathering. Using convenience sampling technique, this garnered 2,894 responses from students local higher education institution in Central Luzon, Philippines. modified questionnaire subjected gathered simple statistical analysis. Based on results survey, 70% have access home. On other hand, smartphone tops list available students. To conclude, can therefore implement flexible plan especially time period. In addition, also suggested some important recommendations institution.

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Effect of COVID-19 outbreak on anxiety among students of higher education; A review of literature DOI Open Access
Tony Jehi, Raihan Khan, Hildemar Dos Santos

et al.

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 42(20), P. 17475 - 17489

Published: Jan. 7, 2022

Language: Английский

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Mental health, learning behaviour and perceived fatigue among university students during the COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional multicentric study in the UAE DOI Creative Commons
Sultan M. Mosleh, Raed Shudifat, Heyam Dalky

et al.

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: March 2, 2022

Abstract Background The rapid shift to online education due COVID-19 quarantine challenged students’ ability accept pure learning without negative consequences for their physical, emotional and mental health. Some educational institutions introduced new strategies reduce the psychosocial burden associated with during home confinement. Thus, primary aims were determine of psychological well-being fatigue levels higher students explore effects a academic assessment approach in reducing confinement stress. Method A cross-sectional survey was conducted among students, from 30 August September 2020, 7 disciplines all 16 colleges technology United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mental Well-being Learning Behaviours Scale modified Copenhagen Burnout Inventory used evaluate levels. Welch t-test ANOVA performed differences perceived characteristics. Second, Kruskal_Wallis Mann_Whitney level based on Results One thousand four hundred participated. majority female (78.5%) aged 21–25 years (58.1%). Around 14% respondents married children. Nearly 40% satisfied COVID pandemic 45.5% it as having reduced mean distress score 3.00 (SD ± 0.71) indicates moderate impact well-being. Students’ positively correlated (0.256, p < 0.001) negatively student lifestyle (− 0.133, 0.001), physical health 0.149, coping stress 0.125, 0.001). Male experienced significantly lower better than students. Conclusion study reveals that approaches which emerged perception impaired lifestyle. However, still had considerable distress, requiring further preventive measures maintain future outbreak events. Educational should consider additional improve preparedness teaching, could help

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Depression and anxiety among online learning students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil DOI Creative Commons
Luísa Pelucio, Pedro Augusto Simões, Márcia Cristina Nascimento Dourado

et al.

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Aug. 3, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a global need to explore the potential and challenges of online education.To evaluate presence depression anxiety in university students their level satisfaction with learning during period social isolation caused by pandemic.A cross-sectional design was used 152 from six different courses: Medicine, Psychology, Law, Engineering, Physiotherapy, Business. evaluation participants carried out through an survey Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Also, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale assess mental health.Most reported emotional impact, followed financial technological significant difference depressive symptoms, but no anxiety. presented moderate levels, differences between genders, mild levels symptoms genders. younger were more anxious than older students. In addition, female less contact symtoms.From clinical perspective, findings provide insights into health among pandemic. These may help development effective screening strategies formulation interventions that improve

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On online learning and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Perspectives from the Philippines DOI Open Access
Rowalt Alibudbud

Asian Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 66, P. 102867 - 102867

Published: Sept. 22, 2021

Language: Английский

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Change in Japanese children’s 24-hour movement guidelines and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Hyunshik Kim, Jiameng Ma, Sunkyoung Lee

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Nov. 26, 2021

Abstract Specialized guidelines are required for the health behaviors of vulnerable populations such as children. This is especially true during COVID-19 pandemic, wherein major lifestyle changes have occurred, among young The present study aims to use longitudinal data understand in physical activity, screen time, sleep, and mental preschoolers Japan compared pre-pandemic period. Subjective objective measures were used assess variables interest longitudinally. It was found that adherence WHO-recommended prosocial decreased significantly. On other hand, sedentary time hyperactivity increased. Our results consistent with findings from countries. implications respect outdoor playtime, screen-time context online learning effects parents’ on preschool-aged children discussed.

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Typhoons During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Philippines: Impact of a Double Crises on Mental Health DOI
Ian Christopher N. Rocha, Ana Carla dos Santos Costa, Zarmina Islam

et al.

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 16(6), P. 2275 - 2278

Published: May 3, 2021

The Philippines, a disaster-prone country in Asia, was hit by 22 tropical cyclones during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Among cyclones, 1 is recorded as strongest cyclone that made landfall world history. recurrent typhoons Philippines pandemic have led to long-lasting humanitarian crisis hundreds of thousands houses and collateral assets been destroyed due floods landslides, leaving Filipinos homeless. Concurrently, has experiencing rise number COVID-19 cases overcrowding evacuation centers lack social distancing. simultaneous existence natural disasters caused devastating detrimental effects mental health Filipinos. Nonetheless, Government together with World Health Organization other organizations, working hand-in-hand implementing approaches providing psychological interventions who were greatly affected

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Examining anxiety and stress regarding virtual learning in colleges of health sciences: A cross-sectional study in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia DOI Creative Commons
Tahani K. Alshammari,

Sarah Alseraye,

Rawabi Alqasim

et al.

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 30(3), P. 256 - 264

Published: Jan. 25, 2022

Stress and anxiety are relatively common, particularly in females college students. can impact students' overall performance their physical mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life is associated with high levels psychological distress. It considerably the education sector, not only locally but worldwide, forcing a shift system from on-site to virtual learning. This cross-sectional study was undertaken evaluate prevalence stress regarding learning among health sciences students Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA) after introducing blended classes exams in-person laboratory training. carried six months outbreak.

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A Review of Formative Assessment Techniques in Higher Education During COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons
Daniel Asamoah, Masitah Shahrill, Siti Norhedayah Abdul Latif

et al.

The Qualitative Report, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

To meaningfully determine how well students have achieved learning targets, instructors must adopt specific formative assessment techniques. During the COVID-19 pandemic, existing studies discovered techniques in higher education use their practices. However, there has not been any consensus on prevalent used. In this study, we examined empirical documents to what extent supported formal or informal techniques, both. A total of 15 samples published used by were purposively selected and subjected summative content analysis. The findings revealed that more than most predominant paper pencil tests. imply amid followed responsive evaluation/feedback compared conversations dialogues. This calls for need refocus include both embracing adapting technologically enhanced learning.

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Technostress, anxiety, and depression among university students: A report from Paraguay DOI
Júlio Torales, Anthon Daniel Torres-Romero,

Matías Franco Di Giuseppe

et al.

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 68(5), P. 1063 - 1070

Published: June 2, 2022

Although technologies (including information, e-learning, and communication) have been daily employed by University students in the last years, COVID-19 pandemic has led to a considerable increase their use. Technostress is modern term referring levels of stress caused prolonged exposure technology.The aim this study assess technostress related anxiety depression among Paraguayan students, describing sociodemographic characteristics relevant associations.A cross-sectional descriptive conducted. Participants were recruited through an Internet-based survey. Technostress, anxiety, assessed with Questionnaire (TechQ), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) questionnaire, Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2), respectively.A total 378 participants included, 74.1% whom women. According TechQ scores, 47.4% reported low/moderate level whereas 5.2% showed severe scores. About 58.5% GAD-7 score ⩾10, meeting diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety. 60.3% scored ⩾3 at PHQ-2 reporting significant depression. significantly associated (p < .001) as well .001).Our results suggest further research regarding implications on well-being students. Specific measures aimed improve students' coping challenges technology should be promoted.

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