Co-occurrence of obesogenic behaviors and their implications for mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: a study with university students

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

Published: June 14, 2024

Abstract Background The university years are a critical period for young adults, as they more exposed to obesogenic behaviors and experience stressful situations that compromise their mental health. This study aims estimate the prevalence of anxiety depression symptoms evaluate association between combined occurrence among students. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted on students from public in Brazil during COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected July August 2020 using an online questionnaire. outcome variables (anxiety symptoms) assessed Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). co-occurrence measured based irregular consumption fruits vegetables, frequent ultra-processed foods, physical inactivity leisure time, sedentary behavior. Venn diagram used exploratory analysis. To verify explanatory variables, directed acyclic graph model constructed, multivariate logistic regression performed calculate odds ratios (ORs) 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs). Results total 1,353 aged 18–24 participated this study. Symptoms present 46.1% 54.6% participants, respectively. most prevalent combination behavior (17.2%). greater number simultaneous behaviors, higher chance [OR: 2.81 (95%CI: 1.77–4.46)] 3.46 2.20–5.43)]. Conclusion These findings reinforce need take actions promote health environment conjunction with programs healthy lifestyle improve well-being

Language: Английский

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How Have U.S. College Students’ Self-Reported Mental and Physical Health Shifted During the Pandemic?: A 3-Year Repeated Cross-Sectional Examination

Journal of College Student Mental Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 29

Published: July 3, 2024

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous disruptions in many college students' lives and increased rates of internalizing symptoms perceived stress, multi-year trends student mental health are still being uncovered. Moreover, very few longitudinal studies investigate changes psychosocial stressors identified by students their own words. The present study addressed these needs literature using self-report data collected from three cohorts (total N = 1,042) recruited across academic years (2020–2023). A mixed-methods approach was used to explore links between quantitative regarding (e.g. depression, anxiety, somatization) qualitative write-in challenges experienced during pandemic. Elevated lower-than-normative levels physical persisted all years, with anxiety somatization most elevated final year. Through data, a wide range challenges, including health, finances, remote learning, linked symptoms. In latter they reported emerging difficulties face-to-face activities lowered confidence one's skills. Findings indicate strong, continuing need for targeted universal intervention, special attention anxiety-related associated late-to-post-pandemic stressors.

Language: Английский

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University students' participation in campus-based events

International Journal of Event and Festival Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(4), P. 450 - 468

Published: July 29, 2024

Purpose This study examined university students’ participation in campus-based events (CBEs). Using the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) theory, specifically assessed effect of motivation on emotional attachment and experiential value how these affect satisfaction subjective well-being students. Design/methodology/approach An online questionnaire programmed using Kobo toolbox was used to collect data from 840 CBE participants August 2023. AMOS Graphics version 23 establish measurement structural model be validated tested. Findings The found that organismic elements (emotional value) significantly mediated stimulus (motivation) response (satisfaction well-being). In all, six hypotheses tested were significant. Practical implications study’s findings suggest stakeholders must consider underlying motivations students, attachment, values likely derived when designing organizing activities, use impactful advertising media entice arouse interest participating CBEs. Originality/value contributes understanding factors influence participants’ well-being. focus motivation, provides insights into developing effective strategies for industry.

Language: Английский

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The mediating role of health behaviors in the relationship between internal locus of control and life satisfaction in public health students

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Aug. 17, 2024

Well-being is a continuous process requiring decisions and actions to maintain or build health. This study examines the indirect effect of health locus control on life satisfaction via healthy behaviors based living systems theory. Participants were 730 students various majors related medicine health, aged between 19 30 (M = 22.29, SD 1.64), including 79.04% women. Self-report measures used assess satisfaction, multidimensional control, behavior. Women scored higher than men total behavior scale, especially in diet preventive Men women internal (HLC), while powerful others HLC making about their The confirmed mediating relationship satisfaction. present mechanism highlights crucial role motivation increasing subjective well-being by maintaining among young adults. intervention programs focused improving discussed.

Language: Английский

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A pilot study of a new app based on self-compassion for the prevention and promotion of mental health among Brazilian college students

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

Published: Aug. 23, 2024

Introduction Epidemiological data suggest substantial issues on the mental health of university students worldwide. Self-compassion is associated with lower rates psychological distress and better positive health. Thus, we have developed a app-based intervention based self-compassion principles targeting prevention promotion in college students. The current pilot study assessed adherence to intervention, preliminary benefits, satisfaction acceptability app among Brazilian Methods employed pre-experimental single-group design along pre-test post-test assessments ( n = 23). A mixed methods approach was utilized comprehensively assess outcomes intervention. Results overall rate for 37.87%, 26.26% participants successfully completing all modules. Among 21 assessed, 15 exhibited statistically significant results. Notably, there increase self-compassion, demonstrating large effect size d 1.15), moderate reduction stress 0.62) anxiety 0.52). All indicators received scores above 7. well-received by who completed it, although potential barrier identified volume text within need adopt more playful concise format Discussion Despite notable participant dropout, aligns patterns observed other online interventions conducted real-world settings. high levels, acceptance underscore rationale pursuing subsequent randomized clinical trial.

Language: Английский

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Innovative teaching and the education management practice of improving the happiness of engineering college students

Environment and Social Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(7), P. 2075 - 2075

Published: April 9, 2024

This study aims to explore the educational management practices associated with innovative teaching, focusing on their impact happiness of engineering college students. Through a comprehensive literature review and empirical research, analyzes characteristics learning tendencies students, definition measurement student happiness, as well relationship between teaching students’ happiness. To collect data, combination quantitative questionnaire surveys qualitative semi-structured interviews was employed. Data were gathered from 300 students through questionnaires 10 representative interviews. both statistical analysis content analysis, this unveils implementation effectiveness among levels these connection The research findings demonstrate that is widely adopted significantly enhances academic performance motivation. Engineering generally exhibit high degree autonomy creativity, actively engaging in practical projects. Furthermore, primarily reflected dimensions such satisfaction achievements, motivation for learning, support social networks. Further reveals positive correlation Quantitative establishes significant highlighting well-being Qualitative interview data delves into experiences cognitive changes brought about by further affirming beneficial effects

Language: Английский

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Analysis on the management strategy of happiness education based on human-oriented care

Environment and Social Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(7), P. 2086 - 2086

Published: April 10, 2024

This study aims to explore happiness education management strategies for engineering students based on person-centered care. The research adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research. In the phase, sample of 300 is recruited through questionnaire survey. 15 participate in semi-structured interviews, 2 focus groups are conducted. results indicate differences among dimensions happiness, such as positive emotions, self-satisfaction, social support, academic satisfaction. application care has impact students’ learning motivation, emotional identity, self-satisfaction. Additionally, current have achieved certain support but still room improvement personalized Strategies show significant advantages multiple dimensions, comprehensively meeting needs enhancing their levels. findings this highlight crucial role students. It recommended strengthen integration principles, provide diversified enhance construction networks, develop plans, continually assess improve effectiveness strategies. These recommendations will contribute optimizing students, promoting comprehensive development growth.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 experience and student wellbeing amongst publicly funded higher education students in South Africa after the first, and second waves

Higher Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 21, 2024

Abstract Although higher education students have been identified as one of the social groups most affected by impact COVID-19, literature appears to focus more on documenting implications for teaching and learning, curriculum institutions, than student wellbeing. This has resulted in gaps our understanding approaches intervene positively in, wellbeing within space ‘post-COVID-19’. Drawing a novel survey data set administered November 2021, 6877 (University TVET College) South Africa, this paper aims contribute through cross-sectional that allows analysis experience COVID-19 its relationship As expected, findings confirm significant predictor We also identify satisfaction with interventions from stakeholders response strongest, extent which felt impacted changes their routine behaviours weakest, predictors The adds existing international literature, African context large sample. Secondly, provides comprehensive view link between wellbeing, College are included. composite measurement is further contribution. Finally, add disadvantaged students. underscore emotional health critical area policy intervention during times uncertainty or disruption.

Language: Английский

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Personal extenuating circumstances processes in higher education: are they helping or hindering?

Studies in Higher Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 13

Published: Dec. 2, 2024

Previous research has examined the types of circumstances that lead students to request assessment adjustments such as extensions and acknowledged number requests for increased reached epidemic proportions. The nature may also be changing due current trends in higher education. aim study was therefore explore staff views experiences with personal extenuating processes a university UK. participants were 41 members who familiar processes. Participants completed an online survey comprised open-ended questions, responses analysed using thematic analysis. results showed recognised necessity having allow based on circumstances. However, raised concerns about misuse system, reasons adjustment requests, whether are preparing life after university. They noted workload placed by growing use findings discussed terms landscape education, implications education institutions. It is recommended institutions review their policies surrounding messaging what constitutes circumstances, ensure support provided administer these

Language: Английский

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