Perceived Social Support, Coping Strategies and Psychological Distress among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploration Study for Social Sustainability in Sabah, Malaysia

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 14(6), С. 3250 - 3250

Опубликована: Март 10, 2022

Social Sustainability among university students, especially how students deal with psychological distress, is important during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examines relationship between perceived social support and coping strategies distress of depression, anxiety, stress Public University in Sabah pandemic, to determine level students. The inclusion criteria were: (1) currently an active status student; (2) absent visual disability; (3) network coverage issues; (4) clinical symptoms distress. total respondents were 385 from this who ranged 20 23 years age collected all faculties available at main campus Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. research method applied was a survey method, collecting data through online questionnaire platform. Three instruments used: Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21); Brief COPE (Brief COPE); Multidimensional Perceived Support (MSPSS). result descriptive analysis indicated that levels both depression anxiety mild. In contrast, moderate results inferential which focused on overall having significantly negative correlation its subscales (r = −0.148 −0.359; p < 0.05). Based findings, it clear vulnerable are but can be overcome suitable types strategy. Besides, link problem-focused reported −0.274, These findings also contribute sustainability wellbeing

Язык: Английский

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Early maladaptive schemas and COVID‐19 anxiety: The mediational role of mistrustfulness and vulnerability to harm and illness

Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 29(4), С. 1297 - 1308

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2022

Early maladaptive schemas (EMS), as lifelong psychological structures, tend to be associated with psychopathological symptomatology. Previous research has suggested that act vulnerabilities stressful life situations, such the present worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, anxiety and distress have been documented two of main symptoms However, associations between specific EMS remain unexplored. Therefore, study aims explore relationships EMS, well other mental health variables well-being, satisfaction.

Язык: Английский

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Symptoms of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in six European countries and Australia – Differences by prior mental disorders and migration status

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 311, С. 214 - 223

Опубликована: Май 19, 2022

Little is known about changes of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in potentially disadvantaged groups. We investigated anxiety and depression symptoms first year six European countries Australia by prior disorders migration status.Overall, 4674 adults answered a web-based survey May-June 2020 were followed three repeated surveys up to February 2021. Information on psychosocial, financial demographic, living conditions, disorders, status was collected. Weighted general estimation equations modelling used investigate association between status, over time.Most participants <40 years old (48%), women (78%) highly educated (62%). The baseline prevalence depressive ranged 19%-45% 13%-35%, respectively. In most countries, rates remained unchanged throughout higher among people with than without even after adjustment for several factors. observed interactions previous or time two countries. No difference noted.Convenience sampling limits generalizability. Self-assessed might involve some misclassification.Depression worse individuals without, but there no clear trend worsening groups period.

Язык: Английский

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The Emotions, Coping, and Psychological Well-Being in Time of COVID-19: Case of Master’s Students

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(10), С. 6014 - 6014

Опубликована: Май 15, 2022

Background: Master’s students have been affected by COVID-19 and the changing study conditions due to lockdown. The aim was uncover changes in emotions, coping strategies, psychological well-being during a pandemic. Methods: Ryff scale, multidimensional emotion questionnaire, Brief COPE scale. Participants: sample of 118 master’s after first wave 128 second wave. Results: After COVID-19, happy, enthusiastic, inspired scores construct components increased statistically significantly (p < 0.05), but sad, afraid, angry, ashamed, anxious decreased 0.05). wave, commonly used planning, positive reframing, self-blame, humor, acceptance which are classified as problem-focused emotion-focused strategies. 0.05) better than that many indicators. Environment mastery skills did not change significantly. Significant associations were revealed between same well-being, emotion, Conclusions: This showed improved their adaptive abilities probably environment long-term exposure coronavirus disease, most indicators

Язык: Английский

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Factors associated with hopelessness, depression and anxiety in the Honduran-Central America population during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Март 1, 2023

The mental health of the population has been affected by COVID-19, reporting in many populations higher levels depressive, anxious and stress symptoms, however, Honduras there are no studies showing impact COVID-19 on population.To determine factors associated with hopelessness, depression anxiety times Honduran population.Cross-sectional analytical study. Three scales were used, Beck for Hamilton anxiety, through interviews attending different care throughout country. Descriptive statistics obtained. For Hopelessness Scale was used; used.Of 8,125 participants, general showed results hopelessness 14.9%, 12.9% 1.2%, less among women (p = 0.004), university students < 0.001), but greater those who had a family member deceased diabetes mellitus (DM) history illness 0.001) or consumed drugs last 6 months 0.001). There more arterial hypertension 0.002), obesity 0.019), DM infected 0.023), according to having 0.045) 0.001).The presented important differences socio-pathological, loss members previous illnesses, this presentation problems sphere.We found we population.

Язык: Английский

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Physical activity and depressive symptoms during the fifth wave of COVID-19 pandemic: Implication for public policy and administrators

Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 103(7), С. e37155 - e37155

Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2024

Depression is a public mental health problem that can progress to suicidal ideation, literature suggests regular physical activity may ameliorate it. The study assessed the link between and depression symptoms during fifth wave of COVID-19 pandemic Academic Staff Union (ASU) strike among undergraduates. Four hundred eighteen undergraduates were recruited participated in study. Participants completed International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) measure severity. result on PA showed about one-third participants inactive, above half moderately active, while few achieved high levels. Above one-fifth experienced minimal or no good percent had mild, moderate, severe, severe depression. Non-parametric tests total score with demographic variables not significant. Spearman's correlation strong negative relationship PHQ-9 scores IPAQ-SF scores. This level associated lower symptoms. ASU experiences resulted increased university administration needs formulate an urgent policy promote provide treatment for affected students.

Язык: Английский

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Mental Health Risk Profiles and Related Substance Use During Coronavirus Pandemic Among College Students Who Use Substances

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 21(6), С. 3641 - 3658

Опубликована: Апрель 19, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Navigating the Digital Landscape: Exploring the Interplay of Digital Leadership, E-Learning Anxiety, and Innovative Behavior

Journal of Digitovation and Information System, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 3(1), С. 32 - 46

Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2023

This study investigates the associations between digital leadership, e-learning anxiety, innovative work behavior, and psychological capital among 200 IT employees in Lisbon, Portugal. Self-administered surveys were used to collect data, structural equation modeling was employed for data analysis. The results demonstrate that leadership has a positive direct impact on while anxiety negative behavior. Moreover, plays moderating role relationship Individuals with higher levels of are less affected by more likely engage These findings emphasize significance promoting particularly context employees. suggests organizations should prioritize development skills support resources their enhance ability cope challenges achieve objectives.

Язык: Английский

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The influence of anxiety and fear of COVID-19 on vaccination hesitancy among postsecondary students

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2022

Abstract The aim of the present study was to explore influence anxiety and fear COVID-19 on vaccination hesitancy among Slovenian postsecondary students. A cross-sectional using a set previously tested instruments ad hoc questions created by authors chosen as method gain insight into various health sociodemographic aspects students affected COVID-19-induced closures suspensions educational activities at tertiary institutions (N = 5999). Overall, 39.7% participating expressed an intention get vaccinated first possible opportunity, whereas 29.2% no intent do so. highest vaccine observed prospective teachers (50.3%) lowest physicians (5,7%). When examining role students’ intentions results logistic regression showed that only played mild significant role.

Язык: Английский

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Psychological Impact and Coping Style Among Students of National Defence University of Malaysia during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 22(1), С. 105 - 114

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

Introduction: The outbreak of COVID- 19 has caused a significant impact on the world’s population. This study examines COVID-19 level depression, anxiety and stress among students National Defence University Malaysia (NDUM), to assess coping styles during this critical time. Methods: was cross-sectional conducted Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) May 2020 pandemic. DASS-21 BRIEF COPE were used as assessment toolsfor study. Data analysed using descriptive statistics, Independent T-test One-way ANOVA with comparisons multiple variables post-hoc Tukey’s test. Results: A total 603 participants included in Respondents’ mean age 21.06 ± 1.75. They consisted 52.6% male, 86.9% Malays 76.9% non-cadets. prevalence 51.9%, 46.9% 18.7% respectively. Female, those who are from Language Centre non-cadet students, showed statistically higher score stress. high-stress seen Bachelor degree compared Foundation students. Those no financial sponsorship highest score. most common style respondents religion least is substance abuse. Conclusion: identified risk groups for developing psychological distress times crisis. Thus, there an urgent need address concern mental health provide structured support them. Bangladesh Journal Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 01 January’23 Page : 105-114

Язык: Английский

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