scholarly journals Mental health trajectories in undergraduate students over the first year of university: a longitudinal cohort study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. e047393
Author(s):  
Kiera Louise Adams ◽  
Kate E Saunders ◽  
Charles Donald George Keown-Stoneman ◽  
Anne C Duffy
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort ◽  
First Year University ◽  
Academic Year

ObjectiveThis study examined the association between candidate psychosocial and lifestyle variables and the trajectories of clinically significant anxiety and depressive symptoms from entry to completion of first-year university.DesignA longitudinal cohort studyParticipantsFirst-year undergraduate studentsMethodsWe analysed the responses of 1686 first-year undergraduate students attending Queen’s University who completed electronic surveys at both the beginning and completion of their academic year. Predictors of change in positive anxiety and depressive symptom screens (based on exceeding validated symptom threshold scores) were identified using logistic regression.ResultsIncreased university connectedness reduced the odds of emergent significant depressive and anxiety symptoms in healthy students and increased the odds of recovery in students who screened positive at the start of university. Students who screened positive for depression or anxiety at university entry were less likely to recover if they had a lifetime history of internalising disorders. Healthy students who increased their drug use over their first year had higher odds of developing significant levels of both anxiety and depressive symptoms by completion of the academic year.ConclusionsModerate to severe levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms are common among students at entry to university and persist over the first year. University connectedness may mitigate the risk of persistent or emergent symptoms, whereas drug use appears to increase these risks. Findings have implications for university well-being initiatives.

scholarly journals Sedentary Behavior in the First Year After Stroke: A Longitudinal Cohort Study With Objective Measures

2015 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoë Tieges ◽  
Gillian Mead ◽  
Mike Allerhand ◽  
Fiona Duncan ◽  
Frederike van Wijck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort Study ◽  
Objective Measures ◽  
First Year ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort

scholarly journals Aspirin and incident depressive symptoms: A longitudinal cohort study over 8 years

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. e193-e198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Veronese ◽  
Ai Koyanagi ◽  
Brendon Stubbs ◽  
Marco Solmi ◽  
Michele Fornaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort Study ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort

Riding on a roller coaster: personal reflections of teaching a subject on leadership and intrapersonal development

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet T.Y. Leung
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
General Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
University Education ◽  
First Year ◽  
Roller Coaster ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Personal Reflections ◽  
First Year University ◽  
Academic Year

AbstractA university subject on leadership and intrapersonal development was delivered during the academic year of 2012–2013 to the first-year university students. The teacher taught four classes of a total of 268 undergraduate students coming from four different disciplines. The teacher shares her experience in teaching the subject with reference to the stages of forming, storming, norming and performing that the students had gone through. Personal reflections on teaching the subject as well as perceived benefits to the students are also highlighted. The teacher deeply reflects on the essence of university education in the cultivation of the leadership and intrapersonal attributes of the students. In facing the growing trend of “McDonaldization” and commercialization of university education, a general education subject that emphasizes the intrapersonal and interpersonal qualities of the students, and fosters the holistic development of the students is essential in university education.

scholarly journals Feasibility of Monitoring Health and Well-being in Emerging Adults: Pilot Longitudinal Cohort Study

10.2196/30027 ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e30027
Author(s):  
Reidar P Lystad ◽  
Diana Fajardo Pulido ◽  
Lorna Peters ◽  
Melissa Johnstone ◽  
Louise A Ellis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Data Linkage ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort Study ◽  
Health Records ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Health And Well Being

Background Emerging adulthood is a distinct segment of an individual’s life course. The defining features of this transitional period include identity exploration, instability, future possibilities, self-focus, and feeling in-between, all of which are thought to affect quality of life, health, and well-being. A longitudinal cohort study with a comprehensive set of measures would be a valuable resource for improving the understanding of the multifaceted elements and unique challenges that contribute to the health and well-being of emerging adults. Objective The main aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of recruiting university graduates to establish a longitudinal cohort study to inform the understanding of emerging adulthood. Methods This pilot study was conducted among graduates at a large university. It involved collecting web-based survey data at baseline (ie, graduation) and 12 months post baseline, and linking survey responses to health records from administrative data collections. The feasibility outcome measures of interest included the recruitment rate, response rate, retention rate, data linkage opt-out rate, and availability of linked health records. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate the representativeness of the sample, completeness of the survey responses, and data linkage characteristics. Results Only 2.8% of invited graduates (238/8532) agreed to participate in this pilot cohort study, of whom 59.7% (142/238) responded to the baseline survey. The retention rate between the baseline and follow-up surveys was 69.7% (99/142). The completeness of the surveys was excellent, with the proportion of answered questions in each survey domain ranging from 87.3% to 100% in both the baseline and follow-up surveys. The data linkage opt-out rate was 32.4% (77/238). Conclusions The overall recruitment rate was poor, while the completeness of survey responses among respondents ranged from good to excellent. There was reasonable acceptability for conducting data linkage of health records from administrative data collections and survey responses. This pilot study offers insights and recommendations for future research aiming to establish a longitudinal cohort study to investigate health and well-being in emerging adults. Trial Registration Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry number ACTRN12618001364268; https://tinyurl.com/teec8wh International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/16108

scholarly journals Gain of employment and depressive symptoms among previously unemployed workers: A longitudinal cohort study in South Korea

2013 ◽  
Vol 56 (10) ◽  
pp. 1245-1250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung-Sup Kim ◽  
Carles Muntaner ◽  
Hyun Kim ◽  
Christie Y. Jeon ◽  
Melissa J. Perry
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort Study ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort
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