Sedentary behavior is associated with the mental health of university students during the Covid-19 pandemic, and not practicing physical activity accentuates its adverse effects: cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: July 11, 2024

Abstract Background Movement behaviours, such as sedentary behavior (SB) and physical inactivity, have become a public health issue due to their implications for mental health. The literature indicates that the university environment influences movement behaviors of students, strategies adopted during pandemic may favored decrease in practice activity an increase time dedicated SB this population. We aimed evaluate association moderate vigorous leisure-time (MVPA) with presence symptoms disorders COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This is multicenter survey conducted undergraduate students from eight Brazilian universities between October 2021 February 2022 using online questionnaire. outcome variable was anxiety depression, assessed by Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale-21. total sitting time, being individuals ≥ 9 h/day were classified high SB. MVPA evaluated based on weekly frequency, duration, type exercise. Subsequently, ratio spent (minutes/day) (hours/day) calculated, considered cutoff point 2.5 min each hour. To assess explanatory variables, multivariable logistic regression performed. Results A 8,650 participated study, average age 23.9 years (SD: ± 6.34). In multivariate analysis, odds [OR: 1.37 (95% CI: 1.24–1.50)] depression 1.61 1.47–1.77)] higher h per day. analysis relationship SB, not engaging hour increases 1.44 1.31–1.58)] 1.74 1.59–1.92)]. Conclusion results suggest risk factor associated exacerbates negative effects

Language: Английский

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Post-pandemic student mental health and coping strategies: A time trajectory study

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 376, P. 260 - 268

Published: Feb. 8, 2025

Language: Английский

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COR and CORONA: analysis of COVID-19’s subjective lasting impact on wellbeing, employing conservation of resources theory

Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 17, 2025

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic had widespread impact, with evidence indicating lasting effects on wellbeing. This study aims to examine enduring impacts through individual narratives, using Conservation of Resources (COR) theory that serves for studying crises. Methods Analysis narratives from 1148 responses an open-ended question about pandemic’s effects, qualitative and quantitative methods within COR framework including thematic analysis, Elastic Net Regression, word cloud visualization sociodemographic analysis. Results About 42% respondents reported almost equal distribution between ‘Loss’ ‘Gain’ groups, 7% reporting mixed experiences. resources manifested as: work-finance social bonds showed both disruption strengthening; mental health, physical health protective habits characterized loss narratives. Gain were predominantly by renewed perspective personalized time investment. Women more impacts. Resource combinations exemplified resource caravans. ‘Mixed’ group revealed complex balance loss-gain dynamics. Work-life emerged as a sustained valued asset. findings align principles. Conclusion Three years post-pandemic onset, while losses persist, indicate shifting dynamics toward gains, reflecting transformed perspectives. Findings enhance in context inform policy highlighting emotional toll management work-life preservation.

Language: Английский

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Ausgangslage & Motivation

Springer eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 13 - 21

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Chatbots for Mental Health

Published: March 28, 2025

Language: Английский

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Mental wellbeing among higher education students in England during the pandemic: A longitudinal study of COVID‐19 experiences, social connectedness and greenspace use

British Educational Research Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 50(3), P. 1281 - 1307

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic control measures substantially impacted the life of university students in UK. While multiple studies investigated early stages pandemic, focusing on risk factors for depression and anxiety, fewer assessed later phases or examined positive protective mental wellbeing. Our longitudinal study changes associations between experiences, lifestyle behaviours, social connectedness wellbeing second year pandemic. validated Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale was used to measure primary outcome Self‐reported data from 161 (18–35‐year‐old) England obtained. Data collection took place across two time points with contrasting epidemiological countermeasure attributes. T1 occurred spring 2021, during tail end third national lockdown when indoor household mixing prohibited vaccination rates were low among 18–35 olds. T2 6 months later, autumn restrictions had ended high. Within‐participant showed that significantly improved over months, suggesting adjustment. Fear engagement behaviours decreased as eased. Physical activity levels high did not change time, while greenspace visits diminished. Social support remained same group membership increased time. Hierarchal regressions revealed most critical contributor We discuss lessons promotion strategies: encouraging use locations distanced interaction physical times constraints.

Language: Английский

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Do Student Mental Health Problems Disappear Over Night in the Postpandemic Era?

Journal of Adolescent Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 74(6), P. 1066 - 1067

Published: March 15, 2024

There is a general belief that everything will be fine when the COVID-19 pandemic has become less severe, including psychological well-being of young people. However, medical and allied professionals should note four broad issues considering mental health high school university students in postpandemic era.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 and University Students’ Well-Being: An Ecological and Multidimensional Perspective on Post-Pandemic Effects

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(10), P. 938 - 938

Published: Oct. 14, 2024

In February 2020, the Italian government started to adopt measures contain spread of COVID-19. This emergency had a strong impact on people's lives and daily activities, negatively affecting their well-being. One groups people that suffered most from pandemic related isolation was university students. Based these considerations, this article analyzes effects COVID-19 students' well-being during three periods: first lockdown (March-April 2020), one year later 2021), two years after lockdowns 2022). Three samples comprising total 765 participants (M = 21 years, SD 2.87) completed an online self-report questionnaire, which included I COPPE scale (its short form), tool perception present future well-being, both as overall evaluation its six specific domains: interpersonal, community, occupational, physical, psychological, economic. The results indicated general trend in levels students beginning 2022. Compared 2021, there sharp decline whereas 2022, increase levels. Practical implications, limitations, recommendations arising study are extensively discussed.

Language: Английский

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Neighbourhood greenspaces and mental wellbeing among university students in England during the COVID-19 pandemic: an online survey under lockdown

Cities & Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(2), P. 155 - 170

Published: Nov. 28, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic mobility and socialization restrictions the switch to online learning impacted day-to-day life of university students in England, a group previously identified as at risk for low wellbeing. In April–May 2021, during tail end third 'lockdown' we implemented an questionnaire better understand mental wellbeing relationship use outdoor green space among students. This article presents results from 424 responses collected across 4 universities Oxford Southampton. Analyses include descriptive indicators hierarchical multiple linear regression models. Findings revealed that quality greenspace had greater importance on than quantity greenspace, even when controlling sociodemographic factors. Also, neighbourhood contributed above beyond sociodemographc, physical activity social support. result held true with prior health difficulties. underscore access Neighbourhoods campuses should be planned notion mind matters contributes health.

Language: Английский

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Self-esteem and family satisfaction as predictors of life satisfaction in Peruvian highland university students

Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: Feb. 27, 2024

Objective To determine whether self-esteem and family satisfaction predict life in university students from the Peruvian highlands. Methods A cross-sectional, predictive design study with participation of 848 both sexes (31.7% male 68.3% female) whose ages ranged 17 to 41 years old ( M = 20.31 SD 3.66). The instruments used were Rosenberg’s scale (RSE; 2000), Olson’s (FSS; 2006) Diener’s (SWLS; 1985). Results Show that proposed model had a fit χ 2 (269) 1709.6, p < 0.001, CFI 0.957, RMSEA 0.080, SRMR 0.061, evidencing positive β 0.21, 0.001) 0.57, significantly satisfaction. Unlike negative self-esteem, which does not −0.09, 0.003). Conclusion Self-esteem, satisfaction, students, Peru.

Language: Английский

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