Depressive Symptoms Among Higher Education Students in Germany—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Public health reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
45
Опубликована: Июнь 10, 2024
Objectives
Higher
education
students
in
Germany
are
vulnerable
to
depressive
symptoms.
Despite
ample
evidence,
no
comprehensive
review
has
recently
been
conducted.
Thus,
our
systematic
and
meta-analysis
aims
at
describing
the
extent
which
affected
by
Methods
We
searched
three
databases
for
articles
reporting
prevalence
rates
of
depressiveness
among
published
between
2002
2023.
Pooled
were
calculated
using
random
effects
models,
both
overall
sample
subgroups
categorized
gender,
study
setting,
assessment
instrument,
whether
was
conducted
before
or
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
Results
The
search
yielded
992
records.
After
screening,
60
remained
data
extraction.
About
one
out
five
(21.1%)
exhibits
differ
subgroups,
with
higher
pandemic
than
(30.6%
versus
18.0%)
females
being
more
their
male
counterparts
(29.0%
23.1%).
Conclusion
This
underlines
urgency
mental
health
should
be
addressed
(higher
educational)
policy
level.
Clinical
Trial
Registration:
PROPSPERO,
Identifier
CRD42022384066.
Язык: Английский
Associations of loneliness with mental health and with social and physical activity among university students in Germany: results of the COVID-19 German student well-being study (C19 GSWS)
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11
Опубликована: Ноя. 10, 2023
Introduction
University
students
are
at
high
risk
for
loneliness
with
a
potential
negative
impact
on
health.
The
COVID-19
measures
disrupted
students’
academic
routine
and
social
life,
which
might
have
affected
their
perception
of
loneliness.
This
study
investigated
the
prevalence
perceived
among
university
in
Germany
during
pandemic
its
associations
mental
health,
behavioral
outcomes,
sociodemographic
characteristics.
Methods
German
student
well-being
(C19
GSWS)
collected
data
from
five
universities
October
27th
to
November
14th,
2021,
resulting
sample
7,203
respondents.
Associations
depressive
symptoms,
anxiety,
physical
activity,
as
well
characteristics,
were
analyzed
using
multivariable
logistic
regressions.
Results
A
total
20.6%
reported
Students
or
anxiety
symptoms
had
more
than
eight-
sixfold
odds,
respectively,
reporting
(depressive
symptoms:
OR
=
8.29;
95%
CI:
7.21–9.52;
anxiety:
6.48;
5.65–7.43)
compared
who
did
not
report
any
symptoms.
less
physically
active
likely
experience
(no
moderate
activity:
1.39;
1.21–1.59;
no
vigorous
1.19;
1.04–1.36).
We
found
association
between
activity.
However,
was
associated
being
single
(OR
2.93;
2.55–3.36),
living
alone
1.31;
1.13–1.52),
having
temporary
residency
status
2.24;
1.65–3.04).
Conclusion
Our
findings
highlight
importance
relevant
factor
Further
research
is
needed
determine
protective
factors
tackle
investigate
how
conditions
higher
education
institutions
may
affect
Язык: Английский
Assessment of study conditions, needs for action and students’ mental health in Germany – results from the cross-sectional StudiBiFra study
Journal of Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2025
Abstract
Aim
The
aim
of
this
research
is
to
describe
students’
assessment
study
conditions
and
needs
for
action
from
a
perspective,
investigate
the
association
with
mental
health.
Subject
methods
cross-sectional
StudiBiFra
includes
data
24,533
students
13
universities
in
Germany.
Data
were
collected
between
June
2021
March
2023
using
“Bielefeld
Questionnaire
on
Study
Conditions
Mental
Health”.
Students
rated
22
domains
conditions,
urgency
action,
four
scales
T-tests
ANOVAs
used
examine
differences
groups
students.
Associations
satisfaction
health
analysed
linear
regression
models.
Results
reported
highest
levels
lowest
lecturers’
support
writing
thesis,
university
culture,
quality
cooperation.
Lowest
found
during
final
year
study,
time
requirements,
examinations
academic
achievements,
career
prospects.
Higher
was
overall
associated
better
strongest
associations
outcomes
fit
course
content/competency
development,
Conclusion
This
shows
moderate
high
all
under
investigation
provides
detailed
insights
into
relevant
Addressing
these
through
institutional,
data-supported
preventive
interventions
should
be
prioritized
promote
sustainable
way.
Язык: Английский
University Students’ Financial Situation During COVID-19 and Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms: Results of the COVID-19 German Student Well-Being Study (C19 GSWS)
Psychology Research and Behavior Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
Volume 17, С. 2271 - 2285
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024
Background:
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
had
a
major
impact
on
students'
financial
situation
as
well
their
mental
health.
Aim:
To
examine
the
reported
change
in
of
German
university
students
before
and
across
two
time
points
to
evaluate
its
associations
with
anxiety
depressive
symptoms.
Methods:
We
used
data
from
cross-sectional
Student
Well-being
Study
conducted
at
five
universities
(N
=
7203).
Linear
regression
models
were
analyze
between
Results:
Twenty-eight
percent
participants
have
worsened
survey
compared
prior
pandemic.
A
was
associated
higher
levels
symptoms
all
three
depression
scales
[a
1.46
point
increase
CES-D
8
scale
(95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
1.19;
1.73),
0.37-point
PHQ-2
CI:
0.28;
0.46),
0.45-point
GAD-2
0.35;
0.55)].
An
improved
situation,
other
hand,
lower
As
for
second
change,
comparing
current
during
first
wave
pandemic,
broadly
similar.
Conclusion:
Our
findings
suggest
that
are
vulnerable
population
need
support
times
crisis.
Future
research
is
needed
obtain
insights
into
potential
long-term
effects
Keywords:
education,
health,
well-being
Язык: Английский
Bridging Success and Well-being: Insights from B40 University Students
Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(28), С. 109 - 114
Опубликована: Март 16, 2024
This
study
examines
B40
university
students'
well-being
in
terms
of
cost
living,
learning,
social
engagement,
and
academic
performance.
The
quantitative
cross-sectional
157
UiTM
students
finds
positive
relationships
between
these
variables
student
well-being.
Financial
aid
support
are
suggested.
shows
how
components
interconnected
offers
policymakers
educators
practical
advice.
Despite
limitations,
this
research
contributes
to
understanding
well-being,
especially
for
economically
disadvantaged
students.
Keywords:
Well-being;
Academic
Performance;
University
Students
Язык: Английский
Student Perceptions of Academic Functioning During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Germany
COVID,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(11), С. 1764 - 1775
Опубликована: Ноя. 7, 2024
Background:
The
COVID-19
pandemic
posed
unprecedented
challenges
to
higher
education
in
Germany,
necessitating
a
rapid
transition
remote
learning.
This
study
evaluates
the
impact
of
on
academic
functioning
among
German
university
students.
Methods:
An
online
survey
was
conducted
with
207
students
aged
18
35.
Results:
Significantly
poorer
evident
during
pandemic,
particularly
output
and
role
satisfaction.
Younger
(18
24
years)
experienced
greater
decrease
contact
teachers
lower
compared
older
(25
35
years).
These
findings
suggest
that
younger
may
struggle
more
learning
due
self-regulation
time
management.
Additionally,
pandemic-induced
disruptions
blurred
boundaries
between
work
personal
life,
increasing
stress
adversely
affecting
performance.
No
significant
differences
were
found
based
sex
or
living
situation.
Conclusion:
Academic
significantly
pandemic.
finding
highlights
need
for
targeted
support
strategies
mitigate
negative
effects
students’
performance
well-being.
Further
research
is
recommended
explore
long-term
implications
outcomes
student
Язык: Английский
Correction: Heumann et al. Study Conditions and University Students’ Mental Health during the Pandemic: Results of the COVID-19 German Student Well-Being Study (C19 GSWS). Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 5286
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
21(10), С. 1280 - 1280
Опубликована: Сен. 26, 2024
There
was
an
error
in
the
original
publication
[...].
Язык: Английский