scholarly journals IMPACT of distance learning on student mental health in the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 273 ◽  
pp. 10036
Author(s):  
Nikolay Lyubetsky ◽  
Nikita Bendersky ◽  
Tatyana Verina ◽  
Lyudmila Demyanova ◽  
Darya Arkhipova
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Causative Factor ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Time Study ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
State Depression

Education is one of the industries significantly affected by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) pandemic. Whole countries and cities were isolated, public and private institutions ceased their activities, and the country's higher educational institutions were forced to stop full-time education and switch to distance learning. Thus, the purpose of this study was to compare the indicators of the mental state (depression, anxiety) of students during full-time and distance learning. The first study was carried out by us during the full-time study period (February 10-17, 2020, sample size n = 154), and the second study was conducted during the distance learning period (October 19-26, 2020, sample size n = 154). The study evaluated such indicators as satisfaction with academic performance, the severity of depressive symptoms and anxiety. The results obtained indicate that the prevalence of depressive symptoms and anxiety among students was significantly higher during the distance learning period compared to similar indicators obtained during the full-time study period. The results of this study indicate that a sudden shift from one learning regime to another was a causative factor in stressful stress, which led to a high prevalence of depressive symptoms and anxiety among undergraduate students.

scholarly journals Application of scenario type of simulation training in the context of distance learning for doctors obstetricians-gynecologists

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 120-121
Author(s):  
L. V. Kaushanskaya ◽  
A. A. Bychkov ◽  
A. A. Frolov ◽  
M. P. Lelik ◽  
M. V. Astanina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Simulation Training ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Full Time ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Epidemiological Situation

 The pandemic of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-2019) has brought significant changes to the learning process, in particular to the process of continuing medical education. The use of distance education methods has significantly helped to reduce the growth of the incidence rate, contributed to the implementation of educational programs in full. In connection with the increase in the proportion of the vaccinated population, the process of transition of the educational process to full-time mode is possible. But in order to maintain a favorable epidemiological situation, some part of the educational process can remain in a remote form.

Coping Style as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Deliberate Self-Harm

Crisis ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 272-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison S. Christian ◽  
Kristen M. McCabe
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Deliberate Self Harm ◽  
Self Blame ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Deliberate self-harm (DSH) occurs with high frequency among clinical and nonclinical youth populations. Although depression has been consistently linked with the behavior, not all depressed individuals engage in DSH. Aims: The current study examined maladaptive coping strategies (i.e., self-blame, distancing, and self-isolation) as mediators between depression and DSH among undergraduate students. Methods: 202 students from undergraduate psychology courses at a private university in Southern California (77.7% women) completed anonymous self-report measures. Results: A hierarchical regression model found no differences in DSH history across demographic variables. Among coping variables, self-isolation alone was significantly related to DSH. A full meditational model was supported: Depressive symptoms were significantly related to DSH, but adding self-isolation to the model rendered the relationship nonsignificant. Limitations: The cross-sectional study design prevents determination of whether a casual relation exists between self-isolation and DSH, and obscures the direction of that relationship. Conclusions: Results suggest targeting self-isolation as a means of DSH prevention and intervention among nonclinical, youth populations.

E-learning experience in schools and colleges with 1C:Education platform

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-24
Author(s):  
T. A. Chernetskaya ◽  
N. A. Lebedeva
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
General Education ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Mass Organization

The article presents the experience of mass organization of distance learning in organizations of secondary general and vocational education in March—May 2020 in connection with the difficult epidemiological situation in Russia. The possibilities of the 1C:Education system for organizing the educational process in a distance format, the peculiarities of organizing distance interaction in schools and colleges are considered, the results of using the system are summarized, examples of the successful use of the system in specific educational organizations are given. Based on the questionnaire survey of users, a number of capabilities of the 1C:Education system have been identified, which are essential for the full-fledged transfer of the educational process from full-time to distance learning. The nature and frequency of the use of electronic educational resources in various general education subjects in schools and colleges are analyzed, the importance of the presence in the distance learning system not only of a digital library of ready-made educational materials, but also of tools for creating author’s content is assessed. On the basis of an impersonal analysis of user actions in the system, a number of problems were identified that teachers and students faced in the process of an emergency transition to distance learning.

ORGANIZATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE AT HIGH SCHOOL

2021 ◽  
pp. 118-123
Author(s):  
Denysenko I.I. ◽  
Tarasiuk A.M.
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Technological Basis ◽  
Independent Work

The article is devoted to one of the advanced formats of foreign language teaching at high school, which effectively complements extramural and full-time forms of education – distance learning. The author emphasizes that the quality and effectiveness of foreign languages distance learning athigher educational establishments depends on effectively organized course; the pedagogical skills of teachers, participating in the educational process; the quality of applied methodical content.The main principles of foreign languages distance learning in higher education has been covered, the means of improving the quality and effectiveness of this educational format has been proposed, the key conceptual regulations of foreign languages distance learning has been determined. The article proposes a model for organizing foreign languages distance learning course for future specialists, describes a system to control and monitor the knowledge of all types of speech activities. It is also noted that independent work in the foreign languages distance course at high school should not be passive, but on the contrary, the student should be involved in active cognitive activities, not limited to acquiring foreign language skills, but necessarily includes their practical application; to solve certain communicative tasks in the future professional activity.The article concludes that in the process of organizing the foreign language distance learning course at high school, it is necessary to take into account not only the didactic characteristics and functions of multimedia and telecommunications as a technological basis, but also the conceptual trends of didactic distance learning as a component of modern education. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the specific nature of foreign language teaching in general.Key words: higher educational establishment, distance learning, multimedia means, independent work, information and communicative technologies, Internet, interactive engagement.

Problems of Distance Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rostislav Fojtík
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Educational Requirements

Abstract Distance learning and e-learning have significantly developed in recent years. It is also due to changing educational requirements, especially for adults. The article aims to show the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning. Examples of the 20-year use of the distance learning form of computer science describe the difficulties associated with the implementation and implementation of this form of teaching. The results of students in the full-time and distance form of teaching in the bachelor’s study of computer science are compared. Long-term findings show that distant students have significantly lower scores in the first years of study than full-time bachelor students. In the following years of study, the differences diminish, and students’ results are comparable. The article describes the possibilities of improving the quality of distance learning.

Examining the Relationship Between Black Racial Identity Clusters and Postpartum Depressive Symptoms

2021 ◽  
pp. 107839032110026
Author(s):  
Kortney Floyd James ◽  
Dawn M. Aycock ◽  
Jennifer L. Barkin ◽  
Kimberly A. Hires
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Racial Identity ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Black Mothers ◽  
Postpartum Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Black Racial Identity ◽  
Postpartum Mothers ◽  
The Relationship

Background: This study examined the relationship between racial identity clusters and postpartum depressive symptoms (PPDS) in Black postpartum mothers living in Georgia. Aims: A cross-sectional study design using Cross’s nigrescence theory as a framework was used to explore the relationship between Black racial identity and PPDS. Method: Black mothers were administered online questionnaires via Qualtrics. A total sample of 116 self-identified Black mothers were enrolled in the study. Participants ranged in age from 18 to 41 years ( M = 29.5 ± 5.3) and their infants were 1 to 12 months old ( M = 5.6 ± 3.5). The majority of mothers were married or cohabitating with their partner (71%), had a college degree (53%), and worked full-time (57%). Results: Hierarchical cluster analysis identified six racial identity clusters within the sample: Assimilated and Miseducated, Self-Hating, Anti-White, Multiculturalist, Low Race Salience, and Conflicted. A Kruskal-Wallis H test determined there was no difference in PPDS scores between racial identity clusters. Conclusion: This study is the first to explore the relationship between Black racial identity clusters of postpartum mothers and their mental health. Findings emphasize the complexity of Black racial identity and suggest that the current assessment tools may not adequately detect PPDS in Black mothers. The implications for these findings in nursing practice and future research are discussed.

The 1st International Project Competition for Structural Health Monitoring (IPC-SHM, 2020): A summary and benchmark problem

2021 ◽  
pp. 147592172110064
Author(s):  
Yuequan Bao ◽  
Jian Li ◽  
Tomonori Nagayama ◽  
Yang Xu ◽  
Billie F Spencer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Health Monitoring ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Fatigue Cracks ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
International Project ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Structural Health ◽  
Institute Of Technology

To promote the development of structural health monitoring around the world, the 1st International Project Competition for Structural Health Monitoring (IPC-SHM, 2020) was initiated and organized in 2020 by the Asia-Pacific Network of Centers for Research in Smart Structures Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and four leading companies in the application of structural health monitoring technology. The goal of this competition was to attract more young scholars to engage in the study of structural health monitoring, encouraging them to provide creative and effective solutions for full-scale applications. Recognizing the recent advent and importance of artificial intelligence in structural health monitoring, three competition projects were set up with the data from full-scale bridges: (1) image-based identification of fatigue cracks in bridge girders, (2) data anomaly detection for structural health monitoring, and (3) condition assessment of stay cables using cable tension data. Three corresponding data sets were released at http://www.schm.org.cn and http://sstl.cee.illinois.edu/ipc-shm2020 . Participants were required to be full-time undergraduate students, M.S. students, Ph.D. students, or young scholars within 3 years after obtaining their Ph.D. Both individual and teams (each team had no more than five individuals) could compete. Submissions for the competition included a 10- to 15-page technical paper, a 10-min presentation video with PowerPoint slides, and commented code. The organizing committee then conducted the validation, review, and evaluation. A total of 330 participants in 112 teams from 70 universities and institutions in 12 countries registered for the competition, resulting in 75 papers from 56 teams from 57 different affiliations finally being submitted. Of those submitted, 31, 30, and 14 papers were for Projects 1, 2, and 3, respectively. After completion of the review by the organization committee and awards committee, the top 10, 10, and 5 teams were selected as the prize winners for the three competition projects.

Managing Stress and School: The Role of Posttraumatic Stress in Predicting Well-Being and Collegiate Burnout

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 342-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mallory Lucier-Greer ◽  
Davina Quichocho ◽  
Ross W. May ◽  
Gregory S. Seibert ◽  
Frank D. Fincham
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Traumatic Event ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Risky Drinking ◽  
School Burnout

Experiencing a traumatic event is generally posited to increase vulnerability. Informed by a stress process framework, this study investigated the relation of posttraumatic stress to depressive symptoms, risky drinking, and school burnout in emerging adulthood, a developmental period during which common behavioral and psychological disorders reach their peak. Whether self-control acts as a mechanism linking posttraumatic stress to these outcomes was also examined. Using a short-term longitudinal design ( N = 373 undergraduate students), we found a direct, positive association between heightened levels of posttraumatic stress and heightened depressive symptoms, risky drinking, and school burnout. Posttraumatic stress was also indirectly linked to depressive symptoms, risky drinking, and school burnout via self-control. Experiences of posttraumatic stress are thought to erode self-control capacity, and depleted self-control is thought to be adversely associated with mental health, decision-making, and school success. Implications for intervention across multiple lines of defense are discussed.

Determination of criteria for assessing the quality of training future specialists for higher education

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludmila Sokorutova ◽  
Natalia Prodanova ◽  
Inna Ponomareva ◽  
Oleg Volodin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Professional Employee ◽  
Professional Fields

PurposeThe most important problem for higher education in the post-COVID period is the production of highly qualified specialists for the labor market. The purpose of this study is to determine effective criteria for assessing the quality of training of future specialists and the adequacy of their readiness to solve real problems of the future specialty.Design/methodology/approachA study was carried out among students in order to determine some of the most important characteristics of them as future specialists. Based on the survey results, non-academic indicators were identified that participants perceive as significant for a highly professional employee. The empirical study included 300 undergraduate students from four universities (66% women and 34% men aged 20–21). All participants represent full-time training.FindingsThe survey showed that the participants identified the ability to learn and personal development as the most significant personal qualities.Originality/valueMany criteria for assessing the quality of training of specialists in different professional fields have not been precisely defined. Several ways of solving this problem can be proposed: developing criteria for assessing quality in hiring; revising the methods of work of universities; presenting to students the criteria for development in the profession or adopting international criteria for assessing pedagogical quality.

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