Bidirectional reduction effects of perceived stress and general self-efficacy among college students: a cross-lagged study

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2024

Abstract Perceived stress and general self-efficacy are important issues closely related to the mental health academic performance of college students. Previous studies have explored correlation between perceived self-efficacy, but understanding reciprocal effects these two factors is still limited. Based on two-wave longitudinal data, this study investigated bidirectional relationship in a sample Chinese The results showed that was significantly negatively correlated with self-efficacy. Furthermore, by cross-lagged analysis, it found can predict subsequent stress. Bidirectional reduction observed among emphasize necessity timely intervention for students establishment measures enhance

Язык: Английский

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Developmental trajectories of depression, anxiety, and stress among college students: a piecewise growth mixture model analysis

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 10(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 26, 2023

Abstract Mental health issues are becoming increasingly common among college students, but not all students follow the same developmental trends of mental health. This study aims to identify trajectories depression, anxiety, and stress related factors for different trajectory classes. The data were collected from a longitudinal survey over four consecutive years, 2473 included in analysis. used piecewise growth mixture model determine subtrajectories, multinomial logistic regression was constructed investigate affecting subtrajectories. results revealed that subtrajectories include low stable class, increasing decreasing then high class. class only presents anxiety stress. Regarding factors, BMI sleep hours identified as depression; gender associated with anxiety; hometown location Extroversion personality, relationship classmates, siblings, father’s education level other Considering experience multiple stress, psychological intervention should be carried out each

Язык: Английский

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Does anxiety consistently affect the achievement goals of college students? A four-wave longitudinal investigation from China

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 43(12), С. 10495 - 10508

Опубликована: Сен. 7, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Professional Identity and Career Adaptability among Chinese Engineering Students: The Mediating Role of Learning Engagement

Behavioral Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(6), С. 480 - 480

Опубликована: Июнь 7, 2023

Due to the rapid development of science and technology, economic has changed dramatically, resulting in transformation career characteristics. Individuals need convey a higher adaptability than ever before order face changes brought by development. Especially for college students critical period development, having good is great significance their future choice This study conducted cross-sectional survey 692 engineering undergraduates at top university China used data investigate relationship between professional identity (professional interest, strength, prospects, satisfaction) students, as well discuss mediating role learning engagement adaptability. The results correlation analysis showed that was positively correlated with mediation effect model indicated played Chinese students. In other words, had direct positive impact on adaptability, while identity, mediated engagement, recommends colleges provide more conducive academic environment opportunities practice. We also encourage educators emotional support enhance students' creating favorable atmosphere.

Язык: Английский

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Psychological Capital and Its Factors as Mediators Between Interpersonal Sensitivity and Depressive Symptoms Among Chinese Undergraduates

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер Volume 17, С. 429 - 441

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024

Purpose: Current interpersonal sensitivity among college students is easily linked to mood disorders such as anxiety, depression and other disorders. This study aims examine the mediating role of psychological capital its dimensions in relationship between depressive symptoms undergraduates. Methods: The cross-sectional survey was conducted by using cluster stratified random sampling method across six Chinese universities November December 2022. questionnaire consists Interpersonal Sensitivity sub-scale, Patient Health Questionnaire, Psychological Capital Questionnaire Socio-Demographic Feature Questionnaire. Results: A total 2580 respondents participated survey, with majority being females (69.73%) an average age 19.22± 1.28 years. Descriptive correlation analyses were performed SPSS v24.0, while direct indirect effects analyzed PROCESS v3.4 macro. findings revealed that had a significant effect on undergraduates (β =0.416, 95% Boot CI [0.380, 0.453], p < 0.001) Additionally, components found be negatively correlated (p 0.001). Further analysis demonstrated hope, optimism, resilience significantly mediated association (indirect effect: hope = 0.056, optimism 0.074, 0.099; 0.001 for all). Conclusion: These results suggest capital, including plays crucial mitigating negative Keywords: symptoms, sensitivity, undergraduates, multiple mediation

Язык: Английский

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Career Education Skills and Career Adaptability among College Students in China: The Mediating Role of Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy

Behavioral Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(9), С. 780 - 780

Опубликована: Сен. 19, 2023

In the past, shift in career patterns and unprecedented disruptions caused by events such as COVID-19 have posed notable challenges for job seekers. This holds particularly true college students who are preparing to enter workforce. this context, enhancing adaptability plays a vital role shaping their development. The primary objective of research was investigate relationship between education skills among 273 undergraduate China. Additionally, study aimed explore mediating effect decision-making self-efficacy relationship. findings correlation analysis indicate significant positive adaptability. Moreover, results mediation model revealed that significantly contribute improving along with students' making decisions. suggests universities should prioritize development expansion initiatives. They not only help establish clear goals but also cultivate flexible outlook assist them better adapting various changes may arise throughout journeys.

Язык: Английский

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Academic stress in college students: descriptive analyses and scoring of the SISCO-II inventory

PeerJ, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12, С. e16980 - e16980

Опубликована: Март 12, 2024

In a competitive and demanding world, academic stress is of increasing concern to students. This systemic, adaptive, psychological process composed stressful stimuli, imbalance symptoms, coping strategies. The SISCO-II Academic Stress Inventory (SISCO-II-AS) psychometric instrument validated in Chile. It evaluates stressors, coping, both individually globally. For its practical interpretation, scale required. Therefore, this study aims descriptively analyze the SISCO-II-AS obtain corresponding scales. Employing non-experimental quantitative approach, we administered 1,049 second third-year students from three Chilean universities, with disproportionate gender representation 75.21% female 24.79% male participants. Through descriptive bivariate analysis, established norms based on percentiles. complete subscales, significant differences by sex were identified, magnitudes varying small moderate. full bar percentile are presented. Each subscale (stressors, physical reactions, social behavioural total reaction, coping) has score ranges defined for low, medium, high levels. These vary according respondent, notable stressors physical, psychological, reactions. stands out broad heterogeneous sample, which enriches representativeness data. offers comprehensive view college students, identifying distinctive factors highlighting importance gender-sensitive approaches. Its findings contribute understanding guide future interventions. By offering analysis inventory establishing norms, research aids health professionals educators better assessing addressing student population.

Язык: Английский

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Longitudinal Analysis of Creative and Entrepreneurial Self‐Efficacy in Undergraduates

The Journal of Creative Behavior, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025

ABSTRACT Creativity and entrepreneurship are fundamental to the personal professional development of new generations for social progress in general. The primary aim this study was analyze changes creative entrepreneurial self‐efficacy undergraduates as they through university, examine whether these trajectories influenced by gender. We also explored impact engagement on students' self‐efficacy. sample comprised 200 attending a Spanish all whom completed various measures Years 1 4 their degree program. Results showed an increase over time, but no change Gender had effect trajectories. Two dimensions student were found be associated with both end undergraduate study. From practical point view, findings suggest need promote learning experiences involving participation high‐impact practices reflective integrative learning.

Язык: Английский

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Why health care students say “no” to geriatric care: insights from the theory of planned behavior

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 15

Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025

The aging population is increasing rapidly in the United States, yet there a shortage of health care workers to provide services and support for older adults, along with profession students expressing limited interest this field. Understanding factors influencing students' intention work adults crucial addressing workforce shortage. Using Theory Planned Behavior, study surveyed 244 at mid-sized public comprehensive university Southeast. Structural equation modeling showed good fit χ2 = 625.981, df 340, p < 0.001, CFI 0.918, RMSEA 0.059, SRMR 0.064, TLI 0.908. results indicated that attitudes subjective norms play critical roles shaping toward geriatric care. findings highlighted educational interventions should focus on improving while leveraging social influence enhance desirability careers. Future research explore longitudinal changes continue develop evaluate targeted career intentions.

Язык: Английский

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Adaptation and Validation of General Self-Efficacy Scale for Higher Education

IJORER International Journal of Recent Educational Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6(2), С. 333 - 346

Опубликована: Март 30, 2025

Objective: Self-efficacy is a psychological factor that plays crucial role in students' academic success. However, its measurement instruments need to be adapted the cultural characteristics and local population. This study aims adapt validate General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) within context of higher education Indonesia. Method: involved 748 third-semester students from various faculties at State University Surabaya. The adaptation process followed five stages proposed by Beaton et al. (2000), which include translation, synthesis, back expert committee review, pretesting. validation test was conducted using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Results: After successful process, scale demonstrated high reliability, ranging 0.760 0.801. CFA results showed Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) score 0.949, indicating data met requirements for analysis. Strong loadings (0.752–0.810) were observed each item, confirming their alignment with self-efficacy construct. Cross-cultural comparisons countries such as Germany, Spain, China further affirmed validity GSES Indonesian context, despite minor differences certain items. Novelty: Indonesia provides valid reliable tool, making this novel contribution field.

Язык: Английский

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