Selected determinants of anxiety and depression symptoms in adolescents aged 11–15 in relation to the pandemic COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

Introduction The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which began in early 2020, and the outbreak of war Ukraine 2022 (a country bordering Poland on east) have significantly impacted mental health young people Poland, leading to increased rates depression, anxiety, other issues. rising number individuals struggling cope with daily stressors, as well non-normative may indicate a decrease individual’s potential, specifically skills, attitudes, competencies required overcome difficulties that they encounter. It can be assumed for people, maintaining under influence social such pandemic Ukraine, depends ability adapt positively, is adjust situational demands way allows them effectively manage those situations. aim conducted study was determine whether namely intrapsychic factors beliefs about oneself, others, life, world, occurrence anxiety depression symptoms Polish youth. An attempt made assess significance external stressors internal potential resources psychological balance among people. Methods using Revised Children’s Anxiety Depression Scale (RCADS), Questionnaire Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, World Attitudes (QIIWA), survey created by researchers containing questions well-being relation remote learning, Poland’s neighboring country. Ethical approval planned research obtained from Bioethics Committee. included 945 adolescents aged 11–15 years ( M = 13.10; SD 1.11), representing sample youth 14 regions Poland. Results results analyses are presented three perspectives: (A) gender age respondents, (B) experiences, (Q1), learning (Q2), (Q3) youth, (C) determinants variables including self-esteem, satisfaction relationships views world life. Discussion concluded case mainly variables, attitudes towards themselves, toward

Language: Английский

Phenomenology of Coping Strategies and Stress Among High School Adolescents

Technium Social Sciences Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 57, P. 105 - 133

Published: May 9, 2024

Stress cannot be avoided even by a teenager in high school. Some people use coping strategies to reduce stress. Coping allow for more targeted and effective psychological interventions will increase person's ability manage The aim of this research is analyze adolescents' This type qualitative using phenomenological methods. Research location High Determining topics inherently snowball. informants were school adolescents, teachers, parents. primary data collection technique involves conducting in-depth interviews multiple informant interview guidelines. process analysis includes: reduction, categorization, synthesis ends with the development working hypothesis. findings revealed that adolescents are always stressed because stressors present their lives. Internal external sources stress have been found. drivers adolescent such as temperament, attachment, mastery, self-determination processes. External factors observed social conditions, parental models Several types shown adaptive maladaptive. Adaptive include reflection self-reflection. Maladaptive found involve avoiding problems. Socialize parents schools how know better help them developmental phase searching own identity. stakeholders community very important matter.

Language: Английский

The Impact of Digital Technologies on Formative Assessment and the Learning Experience

Technium Education and Humanities, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10, P. 115 - 126

Published: Dec. 11, 2024

The integration of digital technologies into formative assessment has revolutionized modern education by enhancing the learning experience and transforming how educators evaluate student progress. Digital tools such as Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence-driven platforms, immersive like Virtual Reality (VR) Augmented (AR) provide real-time feedback, personalized pathways, increased engagement. These innovations support diverse styles foster deeper understanding through interactive multimedia-rich environments. However, challenges divide, lack teacher training, ethical concerns surrounding data privacy, biases in AI-driven systems pose significant barriers to equitable implementation. Future trends, including predictive analytics, blockchain for secure management, gamified strategies, offer promising avenues further development. Addressing these while leveraging technological advancements can lead a more inclusive, engaging, effective educational landscape, preparing students demands rapidly evolving world.

Language: Английский