How Distressed Are Adolescent Students? A Mix-Method Study on High School Students in Northern Italy, Two Years after the Beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Published: July 19, 2024

Adolescence is a central phase for the development of person’s identity involving complex multidimensional changes and increasing vulnerability to distress. The aim this study was investigate psychological well-being adolescent students in Brescia (Northern Italy), two years after beginning Covid-19 pandemic. An online survey investigated extent reasons reported by high school their emotional distress (ED), also considering other factors such as physical activity, diet, sleep smartphone overuse. main ED were classified through qualitative analysis freetext answers. 1686 agreed participate, 50% showed presence ED. According multiple logistic analysis, associated female gender (AdjOR 2.3, p<0.0001), age 1.6, duration <8 hours 1.5, p=0.0003), anxiety perception 3.4, certain eating behaviors, e.g. comfort food consumption 2.0, p<0.0001). free-text answers, were: “school pressure”, “ relationships with family peers”, “negative states” “the pandemic”. results show level among adolescents may help better address needs

Language: Английский

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The effect of received social support on preferred coping strategies and perceived quality of life in adolescents during the covid-19 pandemic

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

Published: Sept. 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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The effect of school lockdown on well-being and self-esteem of adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary

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

Published: Oct. 10, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic affected adolescents' mental health diversely.

Language: Английский

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The impact of neighborhood deprivation on mental health and quality of life in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from the COPSY Hamburg study

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(11), P. e0313652 - e0313652

Published: Nov. 20, 2024

Introduction Socioeconomic inequalities have been associated with poorer mental health outcomes in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite numerous studies on individual risk factors, impact of societal environment, such as neighborhood characteristics, changes has rarely investigated. This study investigates effect deprivation problems health-related quality life (HRQoL) pandemic Hamburg, Germany. Methods Data were derived from prospective German COPSY Hamburg study. Children aged between 11–20 years their parents participated study, which took place summer 2020 (T1) 2022 (T2). Neighborhood was assessed by a status index. Mental HRQoL using internationally validated established instruments. The prevalence impaired reported. Analysis covariance conducted to examine districts (changes in) while controlling for social individual-level indicators. Results total sample included statistical analysis consisted N = 2,645 families. living more deprived areas had higher levels general depressive symptoms However, differences did not relate averaged adolescents’ 2022. Discussion is youth overall well-being should be addressed promotion measures create health-promoting including diverse neighborhoods. Future research focus uniform assessment methods addressing additional factors.

Language: Английский

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Mental Health of Children and Adolescents in Times of Global Crises: Findings from the Longitudinal COPSY Study from 2020 to 2024

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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