Moderated serial mediation effects of adaptation problems, academic stress, and interpersonal relationships on the sleep quality of early-year university students DOI Creative Commons
Chenyang Zhao, Yang Zhang

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Nov. 13, 2024

Purpose Due to heightened anxiety levels, sleep disorders become more prevalent among university students. This study, centered on adaptive capacity in early-year students, aimed explore the underlying mechanisms through which affects quality. Methods Between February 2023 and June 2023, a cohort of first- second-year students (mean age 18.8 years) from Hunan Province, China, took part an online survey. Anxiety was assessed using Self-rating Scale; adaptation problems, academic stress, interpersonal relationships were Adolescent Self-Rating Life Events Checklist; quality Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). A moderated serial mediation model, based Hayes’ Model 92, used assess hypothesized model. Results The survey resulted 3,490 valid responses. Among respondents, 24% exhibited symptoms 30.4% showed abnormal patterns (i.e., PSQI score ≥ 8). most significant path identified indirect effects ( β = 0.109), problems 0.183), stress 0.081), (all p-values < 0.001). Furthermore, −0.015, p 0.001), −0.012, 0.003, 0.002) Conclusion Elevated are common Adaptive may play crucial role Interventions such as fostering strong campus environments, prove beneficial improving performance

Language: Английский

Factors associated with sleep disorders among university students in Jiangsu Province: a cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons
Bin Hu, Qi Wu, Yue Wang

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Feb. 23, 2024

Objective This study aims to establish the precise prevalence of sleep disorders among university students in Jiangsu Province. Utilizing a representative sample students, we measured their quality based on Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Our objective is quantitatively assess magnitude and identify key factors. By detailed analysis these relationships, our seeks provide actionable insights for development targeted interventions enhance within this population. Methods From October November 2022, conducted cross-sectional web-based survey Province, China. Using convenient cluster sampling each college, total 8457 participants were selected. The PSQI was applied students. Data collected included sociodemographic details, scores from Mobile Phone Dependence (MPAI) psychological resilience by Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). Results overall poor 39.30%. Binary logistic regression revealed that higher physical activity (OR = 0.921; 95% CI: 0.779-1.090), earlier roommate bedtimes 0.799; 0.718-0.888), quieter dormitories 0.732; 0.647-0.828) 0.982; CI, 0.979-0.984) protective factors linked lower risk quality. Conversely, being female student 1.238; 1.109-1.382), senior 1.582; 1.344-1.863), single-child status 1.195; 1.077-1.326), regular smoking 1.833; 1.181-2.847), alcohol consumption 1.737; 1.065-2.833), high academic stress 1.326; 1.012-1.736), employment 1.352; 1.156-1.582), dissatisfaction with dormitory hygiene 1.140; 1.028-1.265), self-rated health 1.969; 1.533-2.529), mental 2.924; 2.309-3.702) mobile phone dependency associated an increased likelihood Conclusion should attract immediate attention. public services education initiatives crucial enhancing

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Mental Health in Young Adult University Students During COVID-19 Lockdown: Associations with Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviors and Sleep Quality DOI Open Access
Gustavo Silva, Francisco Estima, A. Silva

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(2), P. 241 - 241

Published: Feb. 8, 2025

This study analyzed associations between physical activity (PA), sedentary behaviors (SB), sleep, and mental health indicators in young adults during the COVID-19 lockdown (15 January–19 April 2021). The participants were 549 Portuguese university students (18–30 years, 57.7% male). Mental was assessed using DASS-21 for depression, anxiety, stress, total score (DASSt). Physical (vigorous, moderate, walking) measured with IPAQ, while SB (e.g., sitting, screen time) sleep evaluated self-reported measures Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Multiple linear regressions showed that quality (β = 2.116), sitting time (ST; β 0.451), vigorous PA (VPA; −0.005), computer use work/study 0.444) significantly associated overall health, DASSt (R2 0.358). quality, VPA also linked to depression 0.308), anxiety 0.275), stress 0.338). Computer additionally stress. Overall, poor increased work/study, alongside lower VPA, significant poorer outcomes. These findings highlight importance of PA, limiting behaviors, particularly lockdowns, mitigating issues among adults.

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Associations of physical activity and sleep with mental health during and post-COVID-19 pandemic in chinese college students: a longitudinal cohort study DOI Creative Commons
Haonan Wang,

Yixiao Ding,

Yinghong Dai

et al.

Comprehensive Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 139, P. 152591 - 152591

Published: March 14, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic seriously impacted people's lifestyles, leading to changes in physical activity, sleep and mental health. This study aimed assess the recovery of these indicators Chinese university students post-COVID-19 pandemic, explore association between lifestyle psychological problems. A two-wave longitudinal was conducted with 2,748 college Hebei, China. Self-report questionnaires measured variables (depression symptoms, anxiety perceived stress) 2022 2024. McNemar chi-square test compared differences two waves. Additionally, univariate multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed examine independent joint associations behaviors problems across this period. Proportion inactivity decreased from 22.5% 16.2%, poor quality reduced 18.3% 16.2% after (P < 0.05). Depression symptoms also improved 0.05), while stress remained high (64.5%). Compared consistently inactive students, those becoming physically active OR = 0.40, 0.34, 0.56) persistently 0.43, 0.38, 0.47) had symptoms. However, adjusting for confounders, activity health insignificant > Improved 0.42, 0.24, 0.42) good 0.20, 0.37) demonstrated a protective effect fully demographics socioeconomic status. found that persisted. Although period, its change not significantly associated adjustments. reductions depression levels, stress. These findings highlight importance post-pandemic need targeted interventions.

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity levels and mental health in university students DOI Creative Commons

Ana Lucia Muntean,

Oana Vuinov,

C Popovici

et al.

Balneo and PRM Research Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(Vol 16 No. 1), P. 792 - 792

Published: March 31, 2025

COVID-19 had a considerable impact on the physical activity and mental health of university students, with students experiencing most severe effects. Physical are critical for as they play vital role in academic performance, overall well-being, long-term health. Our study aimed to explore effects pandemic students' focusing how disruption impacted both their levels psychological This literature review analyzed 47 studies examine students. findings indicate that lockdowns have led several adverse effects, including concerns about inadequate nutritional intake, increased alcohol consumption, reduced activity, prolonged sedentary behavior among In conclusion, tailored interventions necessary support home-based exercises, endurance strength training, offering potential solution. Future research should effectiveness sustainability virtual education remote fitness interventions..

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Prevalence of depression among university students in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons

Zhou-Zhou Lin,

He Cai, Yufei Huang

et al.

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: April 11, 2025

Depression among university students in China represents a critical public health challenge, with emerging evidence suggesting exacerbated risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite prior regional studies, comprehensive national analysis comparing pre-pandemic and pandemic-era prevalence, while accounting for profession-specific stressors, remains lacking. This study aims to quantify depression prevalence across Chinese universities, identify high-risk subgroups, assess pandemic's impact. A systematic search was conducted on PubMed, CNKI, Wang-fang Database, Web of Science. The articles were cross-sectional studies focusing China, clearly defined criteria diagnosing included. MetaXL 5.3 used pool outcomes perform meta-analysis, assessing influential factors such as impact COVID-19. Data from 32 (n = 93,679) analyzed. estimates ranged 12.1% 77.1%, summary 34.70% after meta-analytic pooling. Subgroup investigations based major, sample size, geographical region, gender, influence conducted. Prior pandemic, student 35.0% (95%CI, 26.9%-43.4%), which increased 38.7% 33.6%-44.0%) underscores substantial mental burden students, intensified by pandemic-related disruptions. Medical those high-stress regions warrant prioritized interventions. Systemic reforms healthcare education regionally tailored policies are urgently needed. Longitudinal track post-pandemic recovery trajectories. CRD42024502949.

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Sufficient sleep and physical activity can relieve the effects of long-term exposure to particulate matter on depressive symptoms among 0.31 million children and adolescents from 103 counties in China DOI
Wen Yuan, Tian Yang, Li Chen

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 364, P. 116 - 124

Published: Aug. 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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Towards Active Health: A Study on the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Body Image Among College Students DOI Creative Commons
Rong Zhang, Liu Feng-hu,

X. Wang

et al.

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(19), P. e38465 - e38465

Published: Sept. 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Moderated serial mediation effects of adaptation problems, academic stress, and interpersonal relationships on the sleep quality of early-year university students DOI Creative Commons
Chenyang Zhao, Yang Zhang

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Nov. 13, 2024

Purpose Due to heightened anxiety levels, sleep disorders become more prevalent among university students. This study, centered on adaptive capacity in early-year students, aimed explore the underlying mechanisms through which affects quality. Methods Between February 2023 and June 2023, a cohort of first- second-year students (mean age 18.8 years) from Hunan Province, China, took part an online survey. Anxiety was assessed using Self-rating Scale; adaptation problems, academic stress, interpersonal relationships were Adolescent Self-Rating Life Events Checklist; quality Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). A moderated serial mediation model, based Hayes’ Model 92, used assess hypothesized model. Results The survey resulted 3,490 valid responses. Among respondents, 24% exhibited symptoms 30.4% showed abnormal patterns (i.e., PSQI score ≥ 8). most significant path identified indirect effects ( β = 0.109), problems 0.183), stress 0.081), (all p-values &lt; 0.001). Furthermore, −0.015, p 0.001), −0.012, 0.003, 0.002) Conclusion Elevated are common Adaptive may play crucial role Interventions such as fostering strong campus environments, prove beneficial improving performance

Language: Английский

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