Resilience, Positivity and Social Support as Perceived Stress Predictors among University Students

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(19), P. 6892 - 6892

Published: Oct. 7, 2023

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been trying to identify which personal resources can contribute minimizing mental health costs in students incurred due restrictions that disrupted safety and predictability their academic lives. The aim of study was verify if how individual factors (resilience positivity) socio-environmental (social support nationality) allow prediction level perceived stress. University (n = 559) from Poland, Serbia, Italy were surveyed using Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Brief Resilience (BRS), Positivity (PS), Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL-12). Personal resources—positivity, resilience, support—were found be positively interrelated significantly associated with stress levels. Additionally, gender nationality differentiated A general linear model (GLM) showed levels are best explained by positivity, tangible support, gender. results obtained strengthen students’ awareness protective role maintaining health, as well creation prevention-oriented educational activities. Nationality not a significant predictor stress, highlights universality examined predictors among university different countries suggests interventions aimed at enhancing these could benefit across cultural contexts.

Language: Английский

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University students’ health-related quality of life and its determinants. Results from a cross-sectional survey during the COVID-19 pandemic

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1), P. e0310378 - e0310378

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Being a university student is vulnerable period marked by transitions and uncertainties which can impair their physical mental well-being as well overall quality of life. The existing literature suggests that certain groups students might be particularly affected that. In addition, life have been further the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, this article investigated students’ its determinants during pandemic using an online survey among one German university. Quality was measured SF-12’s (PCS) dimension (MCS). We conducted stratified descriptive analyses followed regression analyses. 875 respondents completed questionnaire, whom 63.0% were female 95.7% had nationality 16.0% reported having migration background. Mean age 23 years. Medical (17.7%) law (15.8%) biggest groups, but all other faculties also covered. Concerning respondents’ health-related life, mean PCS 51 (95%CI = (47–55)), while MCS 36 (30–43). Students with non-German (PCS: 49; MCS: 29) background 50; 31) showed low in dimension. multivariable analyses, associations included rather weak. contrast, there strong between coefficient β -26.1 (-38.5 – -13.7)) studying Law -17.7 (-28.2 -7.2)). When comparing these findings pre-pandemic studies, it seems before while–as studies–certain generally fared worse than others did. This universities should actively promote health implement measures to specifically support such or subjects.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of stress and associated factors among students in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Feb. 17, 2025

Introduction Stress is an increasing public health issue among the student population. This stress affects their academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. As a result, we conducted systematic review meta-analysis to determine pooled prevalence associated factors of students in Ethiopia. Methods An extensive search electronic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Semantic HINARI, Science Direct, cross-referencing, manual was identify cross-sectional studies published from 1998 2024. The preferred PRISMA guideline used report items for this meta-analysis. To extract data, Microsoft Excel 16 analyze STATA 17 software were used. JBI quality assessment tool included with medium high-quality scores. estimate its factors, random effects model funnel plot Egger’s regression test assess publication bias, I 2 statistics heterogeneity studies. protocol has been registered PROSPERO (ID: CRD42024578490). Results A total 23 8,946 study participants met inclusion criteria. Ethiopia 37.64% (95% CI: 29.61–45.66; = 98.8%). Female gender (OR 1.82, 95% 1.57–2.12), rural resident 1.51, 1.22–1.87), living outside university dormitory 2.02, 1.34–3.05), habit alcohol consumption 1.46, 1.12–1.91), being cigarette smoker 2.36, 1.49–3.74), khat chewer 1.35, 1.02–1.80), working unfavorable environment 1.80, 1.20–2.71), having poor social support 1.93, 1.39–2.68), significantly increased risk stress. Conclusion findings indicated high students. identified female gender, residence, dormitory, chewing, consumption, environment, support, smoking significant develop coping skills resilience, integrating education into curriculum could help prevent Furthermore, strategies programs, substance use reduction counseling services, management workshops be beneficial. Systematic registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42024578490 , CRD42024578490.

Language: Английский

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Research Review: Help‐seeking intentions, behaviors, and barriers in college students – a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 12, 2025

Background The prevalence of mental health problems among college students has increased over the past decade. Even when services are available, many still struggle to access these services. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed identify rates at which actively seek or consider using formal help determine main reasons for not seeking help. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted on PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase studies help‐seeking behaviors, intentions, barriers with problems. Random effect models were used calculate pooled proportions. Results Of 8,919 identified studies, 62 met inclusion criteria included ( n = 53 21 14 treatment barriers). active behaviors 28% (179,915/435,768 individuals; 95% CI: 23%–33%, I 2 99.6%), aggregated intentions 41% (62,456/80161 26%–58%, 99.8%). Common reported by a preference address issues their own, time constraints, insufficient knowledge accessible resources, perceived lack need professional Conclusions findings highlight gap between needs actual rates. Although personal common, systemic contextual challenges also affect students' behaviors.

Language: Английский

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Tertiary institution’s duty of care for the health and well-being of Pacific students during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross sectional survey

Journal of Primary Health Care, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(1), P. 17 - 22

Published: July 8, 2024

Introduction There is increasing concern about the wellbeing of tertiary students, and this likely to be further exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic. minimal information what support being provided. In New Zealand, there even less available on Pacific students in environment. Aim This study explored role one institution provision for during Methods students’ perceptions all they received from University Otago pandemic were obtained a cross-sectional survey between April June 2022. All attending 2022 eligible participate. An online was emailed students. Results 1277 enrolled at Of 358 (28%) completed survey. Three quarters had isolate since start academic year, either because COVID-19, or close contact someone with disease. participants, 356 (99%) health pack. At least two-thirds (67.6%) accessed other University. A third (32.4%) through Students’ Association some community local provider. The highly valued who utilised these services. Discussion Institutions can provide effective leadership coordination their working together student-led, government non-governmental organisations community.

Language: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Well-Being, Social Relationships and Academic Performance in a Sample of University Freshmen: A Propensity Score Match Evaluation Pre- and Post-Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(15), P. 6485 - 6485

Published: July 31, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted freshmen, compromising their mental health, lifestyles, and academic performance. There are few studies that have investigated changes in the health status lifestyles of freshmen before after pandemic. aims this study were: (1) to carry out a pre-post-COVID-19 comparison between two samples, order detect differences socio-demographic characteristics some clinical variables; (2) assess effect on social lives second sample freshmen. samples recruited 2019 2022, matched by propensity score procedure (N = 553), were mostly female (57.3% vs. 55.3%); mean age was 22.9 20.9 years, respectively. had less psychological distress substance use than Seventy-eight percent stated an impact relationships. This greater for females Italian students. Forty-seven reported worsened performance, while 60% improved grades. results can provide valuable insights into implement interventions mitigate consequences subgroups target population.

Language: Английский

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Confronting Conundrums of Care in College Student Advising

International Conference on Gender Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(1), P. 356 - 363

Published: April 18, 2024

At colleges and universities throughout the United States, academic advisors play a central role in stemming tide of declining student enrollment underachievement—especially wake academic, physical, emotional, interpersonal setbacks incurred during COVID-19 pandemic. For many undergraduates, mentoring relationship with their advisor provides longest lasting deepest connection faculty or staff member college experience. Increasingly, expectations that institutions students place on have escalated far beyond simply guiding course selection checking fulfillment graduation requirements. While this more holistic approach to advising can cultivate greater sense belonging, it also places precarious position as parameters responsibilities extent caregiving continue broaden. The ever-expanding placed exemplify how pandemic-informed labor practices across workplaces inadequately acknowledge caregivers while care recipients may become overly dependent. This study investigates evolves an extrapolation demands socially upon women traditional, patriarchally structured families workplaces. Using methods derived from critical incident theory identify systemic crisis points opportunities for intervention, authors examine narratives two who serve lead departments southeastern States universities. Their delineate double binds. First, presumably bottomless reservoir demanded nurturance tension career advancement other (e.g., self family). Second, setting boundaries generate accusations insensitivity, but boundless accommodate encourage learned helplessness among students. investigation concludes suggestions reform institutional policies build resilience equips them learn independently.

Language: Английский

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Mental Health of Medical Students After Combating the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Cross-sectional Study in Vietnam

Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 57(4), P. 347 - 355

Published: June 7, 2024

This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of mental health (MH) symptoms and associated factors among medical students who were engaged in combating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic 4 provinces/cities Vietnam. A cross-sectional with 580 participants at a university Northern MH assessed using 21-item Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale, which previously standardized Data collected through structured self-administered questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression employed examine association between relevant factors. Out total 2703 students, 21.5% responded Among respondents, rates depression, anxiety, stress 43.3%, 44.0%, 24.7%, respectively. Factors significantly self-reported depression included being female having COVID-19 infection. Similarly, infection anxiety. female, personal or family history symptoms, working more than 8 hr/day, has adversely impacted students. Our findings are valuable their potential motivate universities, professionals, authorities offer healthcare services this group. Furthermore, there is pressing need for training courses designed equip future workers skills manage crises effectively.

Language: Английский

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The relationship between faith in God, resilience and overall mental health outcomes among university students in Australia

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

This study surveyed over 500 university students to investigate whether the meaning of life, hope, and resilience help explain why faith in God affects mental health students, specifically looking at depression, anxiety, stress. The findings show that believing God, feeling like life has meaning, having hope are linked stronger fewer problems among students. These suggest counselling programs aiming boost might encourage reflect on their beliefs faith, improve well-being

Language: Английский

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The Road to Recovery: A Two-Year Longitudinal Analysis of Mental Health Among University Students During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(12), P. 1146 - 1146

Published: Nov. 28, 2024

Longitudinal research into the impact of COVID-19 on university students’ mental health beyond pandemic is lacking. This study aims to address gap in literature by tracking students over a two-year period, spanning and its aftermath. A longitudinal surveyed sample (n = 302) three times between May 2020 2022. Students’ psychological distress, generalised anxiety, flourishing, personal wellbeing were assessed at each time point. It was found that distress levels spiked 2021 (T1) during first year but reverted back similar seen (T0) follow-up (T2). While anxiety gradually improved, both remained considerably worse than pre-pandemic norms obtained other studies. flourishing scores very low, while their life satisfaction state happiness improved slightly 2022 These findings clearly demonstrate still crisis, even after pandemic. More needs be done support generally, including this particularly unique cohort who endured unprecedented challenges for prolonged periods, are now transitioning working world. Practical implications recommendations discussed.

Language: Английский

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