Onur Çise, Karaaziz Meryem
Department of Psychology, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Alpha Psychiatry. 2024 Jan 1;25(1):30-39. doi: 10.5152/alphapsychiatry.2024.231292. eCollection 2024 Jan.
University students were significantly affected by the 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic, with significant impacts on their mental health, resilience skills, and life skills. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate these parameters by focusing on the experiences of 472 university students as well as examining correlations between mental states, resilience, and life skills. The secondary aim was to conduct a pilot study of a 10-week psychoeducation program that uses positive psychotherapy to improve resilience skills.
The first phase of this research project was designed as a quantitative and correlative study, while the second phase was designed as a quasi-experimental model. Data collection tools used in the first phase included the Sociodemographic Information Form, Life Skills Scale (LSS), Symptom Checklist (SCL90R), and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS). The Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA) was used in the second phase. The sample group for the first phase was 472 university students from several university institutes in Cyprus, while the quasi-experimental group consisted of 33 psychology students from the University of Cyprus.
The average mental symptoms score for students based on SCL90R was 1.10 ± 0.70, showing they have psychological symptoms and grievances. Significant negative correlations were found between the BRS general score and the LSS general and SCL90R scores (all = .001). The model was found to be significant and could explain 18.5% of the effect according to the predictive status of LSS and SCL90R scores in BRS scores.
In conclusion, this study provides vital insights into the mental well-being of university students during the pandemic. The findings reveal a concerning prevalence of psychological symptoms and distress among students, indicating a significant impact of the COVID-19 crisis on their mental health. This research also demonstrated the effectiveness of targeted interventions. The positive changes in resilience skills and reduced mental health symptoms observed after the 10-week study period highlight the importance of proactive approaches. This study underscores the urgent need for accessible mental health resources and tailored support mechanisms for university students, especially during times of crisis. Addressing these issues is crucial for fostering a resilient and mentally healthy student population.
大学生受到2019冠状病毒病疫情的显著影响，其心理健康、适应能力和生活技能都受到了重大冲击。本研究的主要目的是通过关注472名大学生的经历来评估这些参数，并考察心理状态、适应能力和生活技能之间的相关性。次要目的是对一个为期10周的心理教育项目进行初步研究，该项目采用积极心理治疗来提高适应能力。
本研究项目的第一阶段设计为定量和相关性研究，而第二阶段设计为准实验模型。第一阶段使用的数据收集工具包括社会人口信息表、生活技能量表（LSS）、症状清单（SCL90R）和简易适应力量表（BRS）。第二阶段使用了成人适应力量表（RSA）。第一阶段的样本组是来自塞浦路斯几所大学学院的472名大学生，而准实验组由塞浦路斯大学的33名心理学专业学生组成。
根据SCL90R，学生的平均心理症状得分为1.10±0.70，表明他们存在心理症状和困扰。发现BRS总分与LSS总分及SCL90R得分之间存在显著负相关（均p = 0.001）。根据LSS和SCL90R得分在BRS得分中的预测状况，该模型具有显著性，可解释18.5%的效应。
总之，本研究为疫情期间大学生的心理健康提供了重要见解。研究结果显示学生中存在令人担忧的心理症状和困扰，表明新冠疫情危机对他们的心理健康有重大影响。本研究还证明了针对性干预的有效性。在为期10周的研究期后观察到的适应能力技能的积极变化和心理健康症状的减轻突出了积极主动方法的重要性。本研究强调迫切需要为大学生提供可获取的心理健康资源和量身定制的支持机制，尤其是在危机时期。解决这些问题对于培养有适应能力和心理健康的学生群体至关重要。
