How Social Support Affects Resilience in Disadvantaged Students: The Chain-Mediating Roles of School Belonging and Emotional Experience

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 114 - 114

Published: Feb. 4, 2024

This study aims to utilize data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), 2018, conducted in four provinces and cities China, investigate impact of social support on resilience disadvantaged students. It specifically focuses chain-mediated effects school belonging emotional experiences. To achieve this, selected 2997 students as participants employed path analysis examine mediating effects. The results indicate that teacher support, parental belonging, positive experiences significantly positively influence students, while fear failure negatively affects resilience. Additionally, indirectly through Similarly, also failure. enhance development it is recommended teachers parents provide active attention these Simultaneously, there should be increased focus psychological well-being by strengthening their mental health education.

Language: Английский

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Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Levels among University Students: Three Years from the Beginning of the Pandemic

Clinics and Practice, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 596 - 609

Published: April 27, 2023

Three years after the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, psychological distress among college students remains increased. This study assesses stress, anxiety, and depression levels Aristotle University Thessaloniki by end third year pandemic (November 2022), revealing demographic characteristics probable stressors.A questionnaire was distributed in November 2022 via academic students' e-mails. The evaluation performed with DASS21 survey tool. correlation analysis effect size calculation were t-test.The majority participants undergraduates, on their first or second year, female (67%), age 18 to 21, unmarried single (91%), vaccinated against infection (83.4%). Severely increased (21.3%, 23.3%, 25.1%, respectively) measured. normal mild 64.0%, 66.5%, 57.2%, respectively. Female younger at a higher risk extremely severe anxiety prevalence (ORs up 2.07, p-Values < 0.00001). Participants who receiving psychiatric treatment exhibited above 2.9, 0.00001).Despite undeniable withdrawal community presents high levels, similar those reported during 2020). Stressors factors according literature previous studies Greek students. Academic support offices should consider "profile" order evaluate properly potential for emotional distress. Evidence suggest that new technology (virtual reality, tele-psychiatry tele-support apps sessions) also be implemented universities.

Language: Английский

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Understanding University Students' Perspectives towards Digital Tools for Mental Health Support: A Cross-country Study

Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Feb. 21, 2024

Background Organisational and individual barriers often prevent university students from seeking mental health support. Digital technologies are recognised as effective in managing psychological distress a source of health-related information, thus representing useful options to address needs terms accessibility cost-effectiveness. However, students' experiences perspectives towards such interventions little known. Objectives We aimed expand the existing base scientific knowledge, focusing on this special population. Methods Data were qualitative component “the CAMPUS study”, longitudinally assessing at University Milano-Bicocca (Italy) Surrey (UK). conducted in-depth interviews thematically analysed transcripts using framework approach. Results An explanatory model was derived five themes identified across 33 (15 for Italy, 18 UK). Students perceived that social media, apps, podcasts could deliver relevant content, ranging primary tertiary prevention. Wide availability anonymity advantages make tools suitable preventive interventions, reduce stigma, an extension standard treatment. These goals can be hindered by disadvantages, namely lower efficacy compared face-to-face contact, lack personalisation, problematic engagement. Individual cultural specificities might influence awareness use digital Conclusion Although considering some specific features, instrument support students. Since personal contact remains crucial, should integrated with through multi-modal

Language: Английский

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A systematic review and narrative synthesis of prevalence rates, risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior in international students

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

Published: March 14, 2024

International students are a crucial group for suicide prevention efforts. However, no comprehensive review of the prevalence, risk or protective factors international student has been conducted, complicating The current systematic addresses this issue by identifying risk, and suicidal thoughts behavior in enrolled tertiary institutions. We searched CINAHL, EMBASE, ERIC, Medline, PsycInfo from inception to November 2023, 24 papers met study inclusion criteria. Nineteen studies reported on prevalence intensity ideation, six attempts, seven self-harm. No provided data completed suicides. Studies indicated that experienced similar lower levels ideation self-harm, but more frequent attempts than domestic students. A narrative synthesis yielded mixed results, although social isolation, comorbid mental health conditions, experiences racism discrimination were commonly linked behaviors. evidence quality, numerous measurement issues, low number literature point need further research among

Language: Английский

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The Relationship Between Stressful Life Events and Depressive Symptoms in College Students: mediation by Parenting Style and Gender’s Moderating Effect

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 1975 - 1989

Published: May 1, 2024

Stressful life events have a significant impact on the mental health of college students. Depression, as prevalent psychological issue, has garnered attention in field student and is closely linked to it. Additionally, parenting style identified an important factor influencing development students' health. Therefore, this study aims explore relationship between these three factors.

Language: Английский

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Medical Student Voices on the Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Motivation to Study: A Mixed-Method Qualitative Study

COVID, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(9), P. 1485 - 1512

Published: Sept. 23, 2024

This study explores the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on motivation medical students using a mixed-method, user-led approach with as both participants and researchers. Data were collected in 2021 through essays describing students’ during pandemic. The coded, categorized, quantified, statistically analyzed for gender-based differences. Results showed that while 71% reported increased motivation, female more often experienced fluctuating levels. Key motivational factors included career aspirations educational purpose, whereas demotivational involved disruptions to college life mental health struggles. Notably, disproportionately expressed doubts about profession. also utilized collaborative autoethnographic method explore researchers’ own experiences, revealing long-term positive effects resonating initial findings. research contributes understanding pandemic’s offers insights into nurturing resilient future doctors capable handling healthcare crises.

Language: Английский

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Understanding Mental Wellbeing amongst Potentially Vulnerable Higher Education Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(5), P. 282 - 282

Published: May 4, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education students were reported as one of most affected in terms wellbeing. In current study, we explored students’ self-perceptions on why and how their mental wellbeing was by pandemic its related measures. Focus group discussions with potentially vulnerable university student groups, well staff, revealed that described a period reduced Overall, identified two main reasons for this: lingering aspect restricted social contact support. Moreover, several underlying factors specific groups’ vulnerability wellbeing: entering during living situation, employment status, financial stress, home environment. potential mitigating factor, availability facilities emerged beneficial Our results indicate importance universities acting spaces facilitate connection peer support and, thus, working preventively towards improved students. Furthermore, providing to increase inclusivity should be organized or improved.

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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In their narratives: academic socialization in the experience of sensory processing sensitivity among university students

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

Published: Oct. 23, 2024

Introduction While much of the worldwide contemporary research on sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) and environmental (ES) has relied participation university students, there remains a significant gap in understanding academic social experiences those scoring high SPS (i.e., highly sensitive individuals). Methods To address this gap, exploratory study aimed to investigate detail students’ socialization through their narratives. We conducted nine interviews with Italian students who self-identified as sensitive. Results Through thematic reflexive analysis, we identified analyzed 6 themes (with subthemes versions subthemes) concerning self-definitions, experience (in classroom, before, during, after exams), peers teachers. Discussion After 20 years SPS, integrates relevant literature into field psychology socialization, emphasizing importance within real-life educational contexts considering perspectives resources challenges attending university. By contributing emerging qualitative ES, provides practical implications for educators policymakers seeking foster inclusive learning environments all students.

Language: Английский

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Mental health and sleep in the post-COVID-19 era among Thai undergraduate students

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

Published: Nov. 4, 2024

The purpose of this study was to examine mental health problems and sleep quality among undergraduate students in the post-COVID-19 era, as well related factors. This cross-sectional involved 627 from Chiang Mai University northern Thailand between October December 2022. Data were collected using a self-administered online questionnaire that included General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12), Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). found 57.9% participants experienced (95% CI: 54.0–61.8), 32.2% depression 28.5–35.9), 68.1% reported poor 64.4–71.8). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed medical conditions, relationships with family members, friends or other people, having while studying at university, self-perceived COVID-19 impact score all associated (p < 0.05). Depression field study, findings highlight significant occurrence issues, including depression, underscoring need ongoing monitoring interventions mitigate negative outcomes.

Language: Английский

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