Student Perceptions of Academic Functioning During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Germany DOI Creative Commons
Pauline A. Hendriksen, Anna Helin Koyun, Johan Garssen

et al.

COVID, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(11), P. 1764 - 1775

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to higher education in Germany, necessitating a rapid transition remote learning. This study evaluates the impact of on academic functioning among German university students. Methods: An online survey was conducted with 207 students aged 18 35. Results: Significantly poorer evident during pandemic, particularly output and role satisfaction. Younger (18 24 years) experienced greater decrease contact teachers lower compared older (25 35 years). These findings suggest that younger may struggle more learning due self-regulation time management. Additionally, pandemic-induced disruptions blurred boundaries between work personal life, increasing stress adversely affecting performance. No significant differences were found based sex or living situation. Conclusion: Academic significantly pandemic. finding highlights need for targeted support strategies mitigate negative effects students’ performance well-being. Further research is recommended explore long-term implications outcomes student

Language: Английский

Depressive Symptoms Among Higher Education Students in Germany—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis DOI Creative Commons
Eileen Heumann,

Ana Valentina Palacio Siebe,

Christiane Stock

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Public health reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 45

Published: June 10, 2024

Objectives Higher education students in Germany are vulnerable to depressive symptoms. Despite ample evidence, no comprehensive review has recently been conducted. Thus, our systematic and meta-analysis aims at describing the extent which affected by Methods We searched three databases for articles reporting prevalence rates of depressiveness among published between 2002 2023. Pooled were calculated using random effects models, both overall sample subgroups categorized gender, study setting, assessment instrument, whether was conducted before or during COVID-19 pandemic. Results The search yielded 992 records. After screening, 60 remained data extraction. About one out five (21.1%) exhibits differ subgroups, with higher pandemic than (30.6% versus 18.0%) females being more their male counterparts (29.0% 23.1%). Conclusion This underlines urgency mental health should be addressed (higher educational) policy level. Clinical Trial Registration: PROPSPERO, Identifier CRD42022384066.

Language: Английский

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Associations of loneliness with mental health and with social and physical activity among university students in Germany: results of the COVID-19 German student well-being study (C19 GSWS) DOI Creative Commons
Vanessa Wenig, Eileen Heumann, Christiane Stock

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Nov. 10, 2023

Introduction University students are at high risk for loneliness with a potential negative impact on health. The COVID-19 measures disrupted students’ academic routine and social life, which might have affected their perception of loneliness. This study investigated the prevalence perceived among university in Germany during pandemic its associations mental health, behavioral outcomes, sociodemographic characteristics. Methods German student well-being (C19 GSWS) collected data from five universities October 27th to November 14th, 2021, resulting sample 7,203 respondents. Associations depressive symptoms, anxiety, physical activity, as well characteristics, were analyzed using multivariable logistic regressions. Results A total 20.6% reported Students or anxiety symptoms had more than eight- sixfold odds, respectively, reporting (depressive symptoms: OR = 8.29; 95% CI: 7.21–9.52; anxiety: 6.48; 5.65–7.43) compared who did not report any symptoms. less physically active likely experience (no moderate activity: 1.39; 1.21–1.59; no vigorous 1.19; 1.04–1.36). We found association between activity. However, was associated being single (OR 2.93; 2.55–3.36), living alone 1.31; 1.13–1.52), having temporary residency status 2.24; 1.65–3.04). Conclusion Our findings highlight importance relevant factor Further research is needed determine protective factors tackle investigate how conditions higher education institutions may affect

Language: Английский

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Assessment of study conditions, needs for action and students’ mental health in Germany – results from the cross-sectional StudiBiFra study DOI Creative Commons
Jennifer Lehnchen, Stefanie M. Helmer, Katherina Heinrichs

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Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 4, 2025

Abstract Aim The aim of this research is to describe students’ assessment study conditions and needs for action from a perspective, investigate the association with mental health. Subject methods cross-sectional StudiBiFra includes data 24,533 students 13 universities in Germany. Data were collected between June 2021 March 2023 using “Bielefeld Questionnaire on Study Conditions Mental Health”. Students rated 22 domains conditions, urgency action, four scales T-tests ANOVAs used examine differences groups students. Associations satisfaction health analysed linear regression models. Results reported highest levels lowest lecturers’ support writing thesis, university culture, quality cooperation. Lowest found during final year study, time requirements, examinations academic achievements, career prospects. Higher was overall associated better strongest associations outcomes fit course content/competency development, Conclusion This shows moderate high all under investigation provides detailed insights into relevant Addressing these through institutional, data-supported preventive interventions should be prioritized promote sustainable way.

Language: Английский

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University Students’ Financial Situation During COVID-19 and Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms: Results of the COVID-19 German Student Well-Being Study (C19 GSWS) DOI Creative Commons
Sarah Negash, Johannes Horn, Eileen Heumann

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Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 2271 - 2285

Published: June 1, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on students' financial situation as well their mental health. Aim: To examine the reported change in of German university students before and across two time points to evaluate its associations with anxiety depressive symptoms. Methods: We used data from cross-sectional Student Well-being Study conducted at five universities (N = 7203). Linear regression models were analyze between Results: Twenty-eight percent participants have worsened survey compared prior pandemic. A was associated higher levels symptoms all three depression scales [a 1.46 point increase CES-D 8 scale (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.19; 1.73), 0.37-point PHQ-2 CI: 0.28; 0.46), 0.45-point GAD-2 0.35; 0.55)]. An improved situation, other hand, lower As for second change, comparing current during first wave pandemic, broadly similar. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that are vulnerable population need support times crisis. Future research is needed obtain insights into potential long-term effects Keywords: education, health, well-being

Language: Английский

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Bridging Success and Well-being: Insights from B40 University Students DOI Creative Commons

Noorazzila Shamsuddin,

Nik Sarina Nik Md Salleh,

Sakinah Mat Zin

et al.

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(28), P. 109 - 114

Published: March 16, 2024

This study examines B40 university students' well-being in terms of cost living, learning, social engagement, and academic performance. The quantitative cross-sectional 157 UiTM students finds positive relationships between these variables student well-being. Financial aid support are suggested. shows how components interconnected offers policymakers educators practical advice. Despite limitations, this research contributes to understanding well-being, especially for economically disadvantaged students. Keywords: Well-being; Academic Performance; University Students

Language: Английский

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Correction: Heumann et al. Study Conditions and University Students’ Mental Health during the Pandemic: Results of the COVID-19 German Student Well-Being Study (C19 GSWS). Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 5286 DOI Open Access
Eileen Heumann,

Jannis Trümmler,

Christiane Stock

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(10), P. 1280 - 1280

Published: Sept. 26, 2024

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Student Perceptions of Academic Functioning During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Germany DOI Creative Commons
Pauline A. Hendriksen, Anna Helin Koyun, Johan Garssen

et al.

COVID, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(11), P. 1764 - 1775

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to higher education in Germany, necessitating a rapid transition remote learning. This study evaluates the impact of on academic functioning among German university students. Methods: An online survey was conducted with 207 students aged 18 35. Results: Significantly poorer evident during pandemic, particularly output and role satisfaction. Younger (18 24 years) experienced greater decrease contact teachers lower compared older (25 35 years). These findings suggest that younger may struggle more learning due self-regulation time management. Additionally, pandemic-induced disruptions blurred boundaries between work personal life, increasing stress adversely affecting performance. No significant differences were found based sex or living situation. Conclusion: Academic significantly pandemic. finding highlights need for targeted support strategies mitigate negative effects students’ performance well-being. Further research is recommended explore long-term implications outcomes student

Language: Английский

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