Emotional Eating among Ghanaian University Students: Associations with Physical and Mental Health Measures

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(6), С. 1526 - 1526

Опубликована: Март 22, 2023

Eating behaviors are a set of cognitive processes that influence dietary decision making and, thus, overall health. Some the most studied eating those characterized by Three Factor Questionnaire-18 (TFEQ). The TFEQ examines three behaviors: emotional (EE), uncontrolled (UE), and restrained (RE). While frequently used, there is little information characterizing these in Ghanaian population. This cross-sectional study describes EE, UE, RE university student population (n = 129) Ghana. Of behaviors, EE was only one associated with any health outcomes this study: BMI for males (r 0.388, p 0.002) anxiety 0.471, < 0.001, higher score less desirable), sleep quality 0.464, desirable) females. Overweight obese females reported significantly scores compared to healthy weight (35.7 ± 23.7 vs. 11.9 15.6, 0.002). No such observation observed among overweight (p > 0.05). did not differ between provides important about students allows comparison from other cultures, future work must develop culturally relevant tools

Язык: Английский

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Anxiety, Stress and the Resilience of University Students during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(12), С. 2573 - 2573

Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on everyone’s daily lives with short-term or long-term consequences. Among the affected population, university students were studied by researchers specifically due to total change their educational way of learning and courses they attended. present study aimed assess psychological difficulties experienced Greece during first wave outbreak. Methods: 288 nursing completed electronic questionnaire after consent. sample included from all years study. demographic data questions about mental health status, resilience level, coping strategies, positive negative emotions optimism assessment. Results: Depression (44.8%), anxiety (36.8%) stress (40.3%) students. Females significantly greater signs compared males (p < 0.001). score was in males, as it for Positive Affect Score. Students fourth year used more active/positive strategies than = 0.016) second 0.005). Conclusion: Several serious disorders period Variables such gender, study, age, affect score, life orientation test identified factors contributing this situation. Special attention must be paid female mentioned frequently males. Further research academic population could beneficial administrators.

Язык: Английский

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A systematic review of university students’ mental health in sub-Saharan Africa

Transformation in Higher Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9

Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Resilience in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping literature review with implications for evidence-informed policymaking

International Journal of Educational Research Open, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8, С. 100392 - 100392

Опубликована: Ноя. 24, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the synergy between emotional intelligence and self-esteem among university students in Ghana

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2025

The need for educational institutions to create a conducive learning environment participation of all students in school activities is one the pillars advocated under Goal 4 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. While there are structures institutionalized promote students' well-being, universities faced with myriad challenges which can negatively impact mental health and disrupt overall experiences students. This study explored relationship between Emotional Intelligence Self-Esteem have been found influence Informed by cross-sectional design, thousand twenty (N = 1020) university were recruited self-report their Self-Esteem. participants completed Schutte scale Rosenberg's scale. data validated using confirmatory factor analysis, means computed, followed multivariate analysis variance hierarchical multiple regression. showed that ambivalent on both EI self-esteem. hypothesized was supported findings. More so, demographic variables such as gender, religion programme provided further insight into participants. In conclusion, researchers this called educators administrators prioritize interventions. partnership religious leaders other implications, discussed.

Язык: Английский

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Self-perception of health and physical activity levels among the youth and adults before and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Май 30, 2024

Background Emerging research indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions led to decreased physical activity levels poorer health globally. However, most studies on this topic have focused advanced countries, leaving a gap in understanding impact countries like Ghana. This study aimed fill by assessing self-perceived status among youth adults Ghana before, during, after restrictions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for informing public interventions policies promote well-being during beyond pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional survey using online data collection methods was conducted, involving 937 participants. Data included demographic information, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Analysis done SPSS version 25, with descriptive statistics multinomial regression. Results Most participants (89.6%) reported good health. Male were significantly more likely engage moderate (1.78 times) high (3.17 period compared females. Conclusion highlights gender disparities Addressing promoting healthier lifestyles, especially crises, general mental Further should explore socio-demographic factors’ role behaviors pandemics.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the Levels of Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Resilience, Hope, and Spiritual Well-Being Among Greek Dentistry and Nursing Students in Response to Academic Responsibilities Two Years After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(1), С. 54 - 54

Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024

Background: Dentistry and nursing students experience significant anxiety, negatively impacting their well-being academic performance. Objectives: This study aims to assess the prevalence relationships of stress, depression, resilience, hope, spiritual among dentistry students, identify demographic influences propose strategies enhance resilience well-being. Methods: surveyed 271 attending Greece’s departments at National Kapodistrian University Athens, using an electronic questionnaire aimed depression (depression, stress scale—DASS-21); (resilience assessment questionnaire—RAQ8, brief scale—BRS); hope (adult scale—AHS); (functional chronic illness therapy–spiritual scale—FACIT-Sp-12). The survey also collected data factors influencing these variables. Statistical analyses, including hierarchical multiple linear regression t-tests, were performed analyze between Results: sample included 145 126 with 68.6% female 80.1% undergraduate. Half reported mild or higher levels (48.7%), anxiety (51.3%), (53.5%). was highest in our sample, followed by stress. Higher family wealth associated reduced levels, while undergraduate than male counterparts. Hope a strong predictor but worry had negative correlation. Conclusions: Promoting students’ success requires effective stress-reduction resilience-building techniques improve performance support future healthcare professionals’ personal sustainability holistic growth.

Язык: Английский

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Music listening as an emotion regulation strategy of students during COVID-19 lockdown

Θέματα Επιστημών Αγωγής, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 2(1), С. 56 - 66

Опубликована: Апрель 20, 2023

Τhe purpose of the current study was to examine positive impact music listening and musical emotion regulation strategies as predictors students’ affect during COVID-19 lockdown. Two hundred three students from University Western Macedonia completed an on-line self-report questionnaire consisting Positive Music Listening Experience Scale, Uses Gratifications Negative Affect Schedule. Results indicate that is positively related with well negative mood management, whereas negatively management. Furthermore, only predictor affect, while both were affect. importance strategy pandemic. The practical applications limitations research are discussed.

Язык: Английский

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Collective Self-Esteem and Well-Being Among College Students in Ghana

International Perspectives in Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июль 18, 2023

Abstract: Collectivist values may influence one’s display of self-esteem. Past research has established an association between psychological well-being and individuals’ appraisal their value as a member social group, self-evaluation individual, perception others’ evaluation group (collective self-esteem). This study examined collective self-esteem, specifically whether private public self-esteem predicted alongside individual in sample ( N = 416) university students Ghana. A linear regression tested the predictive ability for depression anxiety symptoms. The results indicated that while was related to lower levels symptoms, unrelated. In our Ghanaian students, these findings suggest personal is more meaningful than well-being. knowledge instrumental informing mental health interventions this group.

Язык: Английский

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Determinants of the mental health status of university students in Japan: comparison between pandemic and recession periods during the 7th wave of COVID-19

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Авг. 10, 2023

Although the number of identified coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and deaths has decreased, repetitive crest-trough pattern spread COVID-19 yet to cease. The current situation may affect mental health status university students who are distracted in their academic daily lives by pandemic. This cross-sectional study aimed identify determinant factors Japanese before middle 7th wave pandemic, one largest waves be experienced Japan. A survey was administered two groups during recession period between 6th (n = 156) pandemic 97). T-tests showed no statistically significant differences Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) scores, while anxiety scores (p < 0.001) General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) were significantly higher Pandemic group 0.011). multiple regression model indicated that PSS only GHQ group. results indicate stressful life events, such as hassles, which measured PSS, students' differently. Therefore, author submits school counselors should provide counseling reduce caused periods. Students also require assistance with reduction stress regardless situation.

Язык: Английский

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