Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, United States.
Department of Sociology, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, United States.
Int J Public Health. 2022 Dec 12;67:1604806. doi: 10.3389/ijph.2022.1604806. eCollection 2022.
This study aims to explore the influence of COVID-19 on undergraduate students' academic performance, social life, and mental health during the pandemic's early stage, and evaluate potential correlates of stress, anxiety, and depression in relation to COVID-19. Participant data was collected as part of a survey that consisted of demographic questions, a DASS-21 questionnaire, and an open-ended question. The final sample consisted of 1077 full-time students in the United States. 19%, 20%, and 28% of participants met the cutoff for "severe" and "extremely severe" levels of stress, anxiety, and depression according to DASS-21. During COVID-19, a significant increase in hours of sleep, and decrease in hours spent on extracurriculars and studying were observed. While talking to family was significantly associated with stress, anxiety, and depression, engaging in hobbies was only associated with depression. With the continued spread of COVID-19, it is critical for universities to adapt to the mental health needs of their students. Future institutional advancements should create treatment programs to ensure better academic and social outcomes.
本研究旨在探讨 COVID-19 对大学生在疫情早期的学业表现、社会生活和心理健康的影响，并评估与 COVID-19 相关的压力、焦虑和抑郁的潜在相关因素。参与者数据是作为一项调查的一部分收集的，该调查包括人口统计问题、DASS-21 问卷和一个开放式问题。最终样本包括美国的 1077 名全日制学生。根据 DASS-21，19%、20%和 28%的参与者的压力、焦虑和抑郁达到“严重”和“极度严重”的标准。在 COVID-19 期间，观察到睡眠时间显著增加，课外活动和学习时间减少。与家人交谈与压力、焦虑和抑郁显著相关，而从事爱好仅与抑郁相关。随着 COVID-19 的持续传播，大学必须适应学生的心理健康需求。未来的机构进步应该创建治疗方案，以确保更好的学术和社会成果。
