Perceived Past and Current COVID-19-Stressors, Coping Strategies and Psychological Health among University Students: A Mediated-Moderated Model

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(16), С. 10443 - 10443

Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2022

The COVID-19-pandemic entailed abrupt/long-lasting changes in university students’ lives, resulting growing stress and stress-related outcomes. Although nowadays the pre-pandemic-life is gradually re-establishing, past-COVID-19-stressful experiences strategies adopted to adjust this condition may significantly impact current experiences. Therefore, development of research exploring complex interplay between perceived past/present COVID-19-related experiences, coping strategies, psychological health currently reported by students needed. This study simultaneously tests associations Past-COVID-19-stressors Current-COVID-19-stressors as moderated Coping Strategies Psychological Symptoms mediated Current-COVID-19-stressors. A mediated-moderated model was tested on 355 students. COVID-19-Student-Stress-Questionnaire (CSSQ) used assess COVID-19-stressors. Two CSSQ-versions were used, one which adjusted recalled from previous restrictive pandemic phases. Coping-Orientation-to-Problem-Experienced-New-Italian-Version Symptom-Checklist-90-Revised assess, respectively, Symptoms. Findings confirmed hypothesized Mediated-Moderated Model. effects Strategies, Unique psychopathological risk profiles deriving specific stressors found. Researchers clinicians can use these findings develop updated timely evidence-based interventions fostering adjustment period. Future should further explore individual characteristics conditions people aftermath COVID-19 pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Adaptation and validation the integration scale for Indonesian university students: academic and social

International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE), Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(3), С. 1311 - 1311

Опубликована: Март 21, 2024

Student integration is a student’s ability to integrate into the social and academic systems of university. Integration students has been shown affect how well they do on campus, which helps them finish higher education. The scale (IS) measures that meets principle simplicity. formed 16 items divided five aspects two factors. This study aimed adapt validate IS instruments for Indonesian university student population. research methods complied with six-step procedures International Test Commission set out. A total 309 participants were undergraduate students. They between 17 23 years old (mean=19.42, SD=1.11 years), 247 females (79.94%) 62 males (20.06%). results confirmatory factor analysis revealed valid reliable. Three models have acceptable fits confirmed. demonstrate comparable precision original scale. can identify who require assistance evaluate institution’s role in development.

Язык: Английский

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International Postgraduate Students’ Lived Experiences of Academic, Psychological and Sociocultural Adjustment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(1)

Опубликована: Март 22, 2024

This in-depth qualitative study investigated how international students experienced academic, psychological and sociocultural adjustment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst a burgeoning body of research examines impact coronavirus pandemic on students, few studies foreground students’ lived experiences. gathered data through semi-structured interviews with 30 postgraduate who undertook degree programs at British universities in 20-21. A thematic analysis revealed that COVID-19-related stressors negatively impacted led to sense isolation detachment from host environment, reporting difficulties instigating maintaining social ties. Experiences academic were nuanced, findings suggesting acted as either barrier or facilitator adjustment, depending personal circumstances. With global epidemics increasingly likely, this can support higher education institutions developing institutional policies their times health crises.

Язык: Английский

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Emotion Regulation and Psychological Capital of Chinese University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Serial Mediation Effect of Learning Satisfaction and Learning Engagement

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(20), С. 13661 - 13661

Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2022

The mediating mechanism between the emotion regulation and psychological capital of university students is currently unclear. This study analyzed serial mediation learning satisfaction engagement on relationship during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A total 328 undergraduates postgraduates from universities in different regions China were surveyed through an online questionnaire. tools used questionnaire, student analysis revealed both direct indirect effects. It was found that can positively predict capital. Further, act as variables capital, respectively. Learning also have a effect results show support should be strengthened to improve and, consequently, enhance their

Язык: Английский

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Understanding Mental Wellbeing amongst Potentially Vulnerable Higher Education Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(5), С. 282 - 282

Опубликована: Май 4, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education students were reported as one of most affected in terms wellbeing. In current study, we explored students’ self-perceptions on why and how their mental wellbeing was by pandemic its related measures. Focus group discussions with potentially vulnerable university student groups, well staff, revealed that described a period reduced Overall, identified two main reasons for this: lingering aspect restricted social contact support. Moreover, several underlying factors specific groups’ vulnerability wellbeing: entering during living situation, employment status, financial stress, home environment. potential mitigating factor, availability facilities emerged beneficial Our results indicate importance universities acting spaces facilitate connection peer support and, thus, working preventively towards improved students. Furthermore, providing to increase inclusivity should be organized or improved.

Язык: Английский

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Decision to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK: a rapid scoping review

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(3), С. e084437 - e084437

Опубликована: Март 1, 2024

Objective Testing for COVID-19 was a key component of the UK’s response to pandemic. This strategy relied on positive individuals self-isolating reduce transmission, making isolation lynchpin in public health approach. Therefore, we scoped evidence systematically identify and categorise barriers facilitators compliance with self-isolation guidance during pandemic UK, inform strategies future pandemics. Design A rapid scoping review conducted. Search Key terms were used search literature databases (PubMed, Scopus WHO Research Database, 7 November 2022), Google Scholar stakeholder-identified manuscripts, ultimately including published English from UK-based studies conducted between 2020 2022. Data extraction synthesis extracted synthesised into themes, organised broadly capability, opportunity motivation, reviewed stakeholders UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Results We included 105 sources, 63 identified UKHSA their decision-making Influences decision comply categorised six themes: perceived ability isolate; information guidance; logistics; social influences, trust; value; consequences. Individuals continuously assessed these factors deciding whether or not self-isolate. Conclusions Decisions self-isolate after test influenced by multiple factors, individuals’ beliefs, concerns, priorities personal circumstances. Future testing must facilitate meaningful financial, practical mental support allow overcome actual negative consequences isolating. Clear, consistent communication purpose procedures isolating will also be critical guidance, should leverage people’s value protecting others. Building trust is essential, but requires investment before next starts.

Язык: Английский

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Investigating the impact of COVID‐19 on international student wellbeing in Australia

Health Promotion Journal of Australia, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 24, 2024

Abstract Issue Addressed International students are at a heightened risk of experiencing negative health and wellbeing outcomes, which was further exacerbated during the COVID‐19 lockdowns. This research sought to explore impact pandemic on international in Australia. Methods Thirty‐one participated qualitative in‐depth interviews between March April 2022 their experiences 2020–2021 while they lived studied Interviews were coded analysed thematically using NVivo software. Results Findings highlight students' mental, social financial wellbeing, including worry about loved ones, isolation, employment insecurity challenges related online learning. The brought more attention existing issues placed unequal positions relation domestic each other. Conclusions has increased vulnerability poor mental range issues. So What? findings this study need for support strategies improve outcomes

Язык: Английский

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Study Abroad Angst: A Literature Review on the Mental Health of International Students During COVID-19

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(12), С. 1562 - 1562

Опубликована: Ноя. 26, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique and unprecedented challenges for international students, those studying at institutions of higher education outside their home countries, due to distinct circumstances vulnerabilities. This literature review examines the multifaceted mental health burdens they experienced highlights need targeted support interventions. Methods: A rigorous search across three databases (i.e., PubMed, PsycINFO, ERIC) yielded 50 empirical studies inclusion in this review. six-phase thematic analysis framework was employed identify synthesize key themes. Results: Seven prominent themes emerged: (1) academic professional disruptions; (2) navigating student status; (3) social isolation loneliness; (4) difficulties with living arrangements; (5) financial food insecurity; (6) concerns self loved ones; (7) experiences discrimination xenophobia. Conclusions: a range tolls that consequences took on it suggests interventions services address these challenges. It also identifies critical research gaps, such as longitudinal comparative analyses domestic students. implications inclusive policies supportive environments promote students’ well-being are discussed.

Язык: Английский

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Impact on social capital and learning engagement due to social media usage among the international students in the U.S.

Education and Information Technologies, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 28(7), С. 8027 - 8050

Опубликована: Дек. 14, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Adjustment Challenges of International Students: Implications for Social Work Practice

International Journal of Social Work, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 10(2), С. 16 - 16

Опубликована: Сен. 13, 2023

International students are confronted with copious challenges as they endeavor to study abroad. This investigates the adjustment international encounter transition their new environment, and coping mechanisms or adaptation strategies use survive experience. The role of social worker in helping adjust, collaborating appropriate college offices strategically position themselves support is also discussed. A mixed method was utilized. modified version Michigan Students Problem Inventory (MISPI) used addition data collected through survey questionnaires. Descriptive inferential statistical methods (mean, standard deviation, t-test, One Factor ANOVA) were analyze data. paper an extension my doctoral dissertation. While drawing on useful literature other important information from dissertation for analysis, work different many perspectives terms scholarly sources, enhanced ideas, analyses. Results revealed several encountered racism, discrimination relationship between faculty being greatest. It imperative workers institutions provide resources that caters specific needs students. Creating a positive welcoming environment crucial efficacious

Язык: Английский

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