The Bitter and the Sweet DOI
Juliet Aleta Rivera Villanueva, Douglas Eacersall

Springer briefs in education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 25 - 40

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

The Effectiveness and Impact of Doctoral Student Professional Development: A Case Study of the ACJS Doctoral Summit DOI

Deeanna M. Button,

Courtney Porter,

Monica Summers

et al.

Journal of College Student Retention Research Theory & Practice, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 14, 2025

Doctoral student attrition is a consistent and ongoing problem, particularly among women minority students. Attrition results in negative consequences for students, departments institutions, the broader academic community. Although efforts to support doctoral students exist, challenges remain. The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ Student Summit (DSS) unique model comprehensive professional development aimed at developing students’ technical inter/intrapersonal skills across multiple domains. DSS supports degree completion, positive identities, building strong communities. current case study documents effectiveness impact through analyzing quantitative qualitative survey data from criminology, criminal justice, related fields. Implications are discussed.

Language: Английский

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Crisis and connection among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study in Bangladesh through a social capital lens DOI
Mumita Tanjeela, Shannon Rutherford,

Zulfa Kamal Marwa

et al.

International Review of Sociology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 21

Published: April 16, 2025

Language: Английский

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Heading for the Frontline: Nursing Graduates Entering the Profession During a Global Pandemic. DOI Open Access

Victoria R. Terry,

Renée L. Parsons-Smith, J.P. Elliott

et al.

Published: Jan. 3, 2024

COVID-19 affected health and wellbeing globally. Graduating nursing students face a variety of stressors entering the profession during pandemic added additional stress. Mood, perceived stress, resilience, coping were assessed in an Australian sample 112 graduating students, who completed Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS), Perceived Stress (PSS-4), Brief Resilient Coping (BRCS). Mean BRUMS scores for tension, fatigue, confusion significantly above population norms, vigour below. PSS-4 reflective but showed higher levels stress younger on-campus compared to those older or studied externally. BRCS data that 82.1% medium high resilient copers. profiles suggested 19.6% participants had elevated mental risk, 23.2% potential risk burnout, only 17.9% reported mood associated with positive health. High mean tension by indicated apprehension about joining profession, although resilience they adequately managing generated global pandemic.

Language: Английский

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“I have no idea how I will get a stipend”: the impact of COVID-19 on graduate students’ financial security DOI Creative Commons
Fubiao Zhen, Taylor Graves-Boswell, Michael Rugh

et al.

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

Published: Feb. 2, 2024

In this study, we investigated graduate students’ financial security during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spring 2022 semester, continued changes brought on by precautionary measures implemented presented difficulties for both faculty and graduates. mixed methods surveyed students ( N = 258) at a public research university to explore pandemic’s effects their security. Through sign test analyses, found significant decrease in scores pandemic, particular groups of were more susceptible decreased The thematic analysis further explored identified inflation economic downturns, suspension work or support as two main challenges confronted Both quantitative qualitative findings reflected stress hardship It was implied that extra consultation should be provided with meager stipends student loans. results informed academic community foster culture care inside academia, addressing concerns properly post-pandemic period.

Language: Английский

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Research disruption during PhD studies and its impact on mental health: Implications for research and university policy DOI Creative Commons
Maria Aristeidou,

Angela Aristidou

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(10), P. e0291555 - e0291555

Published: Oct. 18, 2023

Research policy observers are increasingly concerned about the impact of disruption caused by Covid-19 pandemic on university research. Yet we know little effect this disruption, specifically PhD students, their mental health, and research progress. This study drew from survey responses UK students during pandemic. We explored evidence depression coping behaviour (N = 1780) , assessed factors relating to demographics, characteristics, Covid-19-associated personal circumstances, significant life events that could explain student 1433) . The majority population (86%) reported a negative progress Results based eight health symptoms (PHQ-8) showed three in four experienced depression. Live-in children lack funding were among most associated with developing Engaging approach behaviours (i.e., those alleviating problem directly) related lower levels By assessing researcher community, our findings indicate policies manage short-term risks but also build resilience academic communities against current future disruptions.

Language: Английский

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Experiences and challenges related to wellbeing faced by Australian higher degree research candidates prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Caroline Smith, Kylie Barr, Ghufran Alhassani

et al.

Higher Education Research & Development, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 43(2), P. 421 - 436

Published: Aug. 29, 2023

Higher degree research candidates experience higher rates of anxiety and depression than the general population. This study explored wellbeing experiences two independent groups HDR candidates. One participating prior to pandemic, second group during COVID-19 pandemic. A mixed methods comprising a survey focus were conducted with 17 participants. The results this preliminary suggest there may have been differences in candidates’ between pre-pandemic those COVID-19. However, sample was small, cannot be generalised cohort. Two main themes identified from groups: ‘wellbeing challenges, culture connectivity’ ‘university response: connectivity’. Some participants multiple stressors that impacted their including challenges establishing community support voice, identity. Additional related connectivity evident for international students COVID-19, due border closures Australia. Further studies are needed inform evidence-based policies.

Language: Английский

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A Greek translation of the Brunel Mood Scale: Initial Validation among Exercise Participants and Inactive Adults DOI Open Access
Symeon P. Vlachopoulos, Andrew M. Lane, Peter C. Terry

et al.

Published: Oct. 30, 2023

The aim of the present study was to provide initial validity evidence a Greek translation 24-item Brunel Mood Scale, referred as BRUMS-Greek, measure anger, confusion, depression, fatigue, tension, and vigour. Data were collected from 1,417 adult exercise participants 369 physically inactive adults, totaling 1,786 adults (male = 578, female 1,208) aged 18–64 years (M 34.73 ± 11.81 years). Given large univariate multivariate non-normality, confirmatory factor analyses treating responses ordered categorical variables conducted, which supported hypothesised six correlated-factor measurement model. Internal consistency reliability BRUMS-Greek subscales via Cronbach alpha coefficients. Construct scales (a) correlations in direction with trait positive negative affect, (b) more less moods reported immediately after participation single class compared pre-exercise mood, (c) reporting mood states adults. Women higher tension lower vigour scores than men. Tension confusion among younger (≤ 35 years) older (≥ 36 Participants obesity those who underweight or normal weight. In sum, demonstrated acceptable psychometric characteristics, is proposed be suitable for use participants, other populations explore research questions related mood.

Language: Английский

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Heading for the Frontline: Mood, Stress, Resilience, and Coping of Nursing Graduates during a Global Pandemic DOI Creative Commons

Victoria R. Terry,

Renée L. Parsons-Smith, J.P. Elliott

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(4), P. 1492 - 1492

Published: Feb. 9, 2024

COVID-19 affected health and wellbeing globally. Graduating nursing students face a variety of stressors, entering the profession during pandemic adds additional stress. Using quantitative cross-sectional design, mood, perceived stress, resilience, coping were assessed in an Australian sample 112 graduating students, who completed Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS), Perceived Stress (PSS-4), Brief Resilient Coping (BRCS). Mean BRUMS scores for tension, fatigue, confusion significantly above population norms vigour below. PSS-4 reflective but showed higher levels stress among younger on-campus compared to those older or studied externally. BRCS data that 82.1% medium- high-resilient copers. profiles suggested 19.6% participants reported moods associated with mental issues, 23.2% risk burnout, only 17.9% mood positive health. High mean tension by indicated apprehension about joining profession, although they adequately managing stressors generated global pandemic.

Language: Английский

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A study into the mental health of PhD students in Australia: investigating the determinants of depression, anxiety, and suicidality DOI Creative Commons
Lia Mills, Gemma J. M. Read,

Jake E Bragg

et al.

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

Published: Sept. 30, 2024

Language: Английский

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Unravelling Factors Shaping International Students’ Learning and Mental Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Integrative Review DOI Open Access
Huaqiong Zhou, Fatch Welcome Kalembo, Ambili Nair

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22(1), P. 37 - 37

Published: Dec. 30, 2024

The international tertiary education sector was significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to risk of negative learning and psychosocial experiences. Most students who remained in host countries demonstrated admirable resilience adaptability during those challenging times. An integrative review factors shaping students’ mental wellbeing conducted. Five electronic databases—CINAHL, MEDLINE, ProQuest, PsycINFO, Web Science—were searched from 2020 2023 using key search terms ‘international students’, ‘tertiary education’, ‘mental health wellbeing’, ‘COVID’. A total 38 studies were included this review. They revealed six across Predisposing for maladjustments being younger possessing poor English proficiency. Precipitating related online teaching/learning, lack accessibility or insufficient living resources. Perpetuating pertained arrangements. protective factor identified institutional support. This highlighted that multifaceted associated with experiences wellbeing. In-depth understanding can help policymakers prepare unprecedented challenges reduce disruptions when studying abroad.

Language: Английский

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