An Assessment of Austrian School Students’ Mental Health and Their Wish for Support: A Mixed Methods Approach

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(6), P. 4749 - 4749

Published: March 8, 2023

The mental health of school students has been severely impacted by the aftermath COVID-19 pandemic. present study used a mixed methods approach to assess students’ and examine their wishes for support improve psychological well-being. We further investigated gender age group differences in amount clinically relevant problems roles that had on desired support. Between April May 2022, total 616 Austrian aged between 14 20 participated cross-sectional online survey (77.4% female; 19.8% male; 2.8% non-binary) assessing regarding well-being indicators (depression: PHQ-9; anxiety: GAD-7; insomnia: ISI; stress: PSS-10; eating disorders: SCOFF; alcohol abuse: CAGE). A wish was expressed 46.6% students. Qualitative content analysis revealed two most important categories types were “professional help” “someone talk to”. with general significantly more often showed depression, anxiety, insomnia, disorders, or high stress symptoms. Students wished professional help exceeded cut-off stress. Those who someone disorders. results indicate great need young people’s this is even urgent

Language: Английский

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Areas of Concern and Support among the Austrian General Population. A Qualitative Content Analytic Mapping of the Shift between Winter 2020/21 and Spring 2022

Published: Aug. 8, 2023

This study aimed to analyze areas of concern and support the Austrian general population two years into COVID-19 pandemic. A representative sample (N = 1,031) was surveyed online between April 19 26, 2022. qualitative design used explore factors most considerable current (question 1) important sources 2). The responses open-ended questions were evaluated using conventional content analysis categories formed according frequency answers. revealed that inflation finances (30% participants) war in Ukraine (22%) greatest concern, followed by mental health (10%), physical (10%). Factors such as social contacts within outside family mentioned frequently (36% participants), recreational activities (23%) attitudes abilities (22%). Compared data collected at end first year pandemic (between December 23, 2020, January 4, 2021), concerns about one's financial situation now more (30,4% vs. 8,5%). On other hand, different types pandemic-related less often mentioned. Social recreation both time points (46% 36% participants). Results suggest economic are lagging behind restrictions imposed In addition, impending seems have a relevant impact on Austria. Further nuanced research, particularly involving vulnerable groups like low-income individuals unemployed, is crucial.

Language: Английский

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Rescue and recovery: The COVID and post-COVID responses of apprenticeship systems

International Review of Applied Economics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 38(3), P. 337 - 356

Published: May 3, 2024

Few changes have been so abruptly disruptive to apprenticeships worldwide as the global COVID outbreak from early 2020 onwards. Because involve experience in workplaces (normally via employment), well participation education systems, effects were especially serious. There was extra urgency policy responses because are disproportionately, and some countries, exclusively, undertaken by young people. no 'answers' what do, apprenticeship systems vary greatly among countries. The paper examines development of apprenticeship-related measures several countries worldwide, with a particular focus on Australia England. uses statistical data, government announcements, guidance stakeholders officials, also systematic analysis presentations leading country experts at an online international conference May 2021. Reflecting common concerns system, critiques analyses potential post-COVID systems.

Language: Английский

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Mental Health, Alcohol Use, Workplace Bullying and Attitude toward Mental Health Help-Seeking in French Apprentices

Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(01), P. 69 - 89

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Young people are at heightened risk for mental health problems. Among them, apprentices in some cases meet working conditions with significant challenges to wellness a critical developmental period. Although issues have been well documented higher education students, this is not the case apprentices. The present experiment thus aimed fill gap of available information between two populations. More specifically, we provide topic overview French apprentices’ and well-being, examine prevalence workplace bullying its’ associations difficulties, explore attitudes toward help-seeking order inform development online intervention relevant Main results show that poor age, gender business sector act as factors, aged 18 - 25 years, female tertiary experiencing levels distress lower well-being. Results also reveal high associated psychological distress, alcohol use maladaptive stress management strategies. Finally, although reluctant seek help from professionals, considered setting where find help. However, digital self-help programs could fit daily lifestyle interests Practical recommendations address discussed within comprehensive framework including community awareness, intervention, prevention programs.

Language: Английский

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