Relationship between Stressors Due to Siege of Gaza Strip on Anxiety , Depression and Coping Strategies among University Students = العلاقة ما بين الضغوط النفسية الناتجة عن الحصار على غزة و القلق ، و الاكتئاب ، و طرق التأقلم لدى طلاب الجامعات في قطاع غزة

The study examined the effectiveness of a group- administered cognitive behavioral intervention (CBT) with depressed university students in Jordan. 84 university students were recruited and assigned randomly to control and intervention groups. Intervention impact was assessed on measures of depressive symptoms, perceived stress, and coping strategies at three times points; baseline, postintervention, 3- months postintervention. Overall, using CBT showed a significant improvement in the used measures. At postintervention, students had lower scores on perceived stress, depression, and avoidance coping and higher scores in approach coping. The findings are discussed in terms of treatment implications and recommendations for use at academic settings.

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LONELINESS AND COPING STRATEGIES IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

THE JAPANESE JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY ◽

10.2130/jjesp.29.141 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 141-151

Author(s):

KATSUHIDE MOROI

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

And Coping

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The Impact of Study Mode (Online vs. Hybrid) on Early Symptoms of Depression and Coping Strategies among University Students in Poland in Time of COVID-19 Pandemic—Preliminary Study

Brain Sciences ◽

10.3390/brainsci11121578 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. 1578

Author(s):

Anna Drelich-Zbroja ◽

Anna Jamroz-Wiśniewska ◽

Maryla Kuczyńska ◽

Monika Zbroja ◽

Weronika Cyranka ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

University Students ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Mental States ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Early Symptoms ◽

Study Mode ◽

And Coping ◽

The Impact

Introduction: mental health has been one of the most important issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic; mental disorders can be exacerbated by isolation during lockdowns or online learning. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between non-clinical (early) symptoms of depressed moods, personality traits, and coping strategies, as well as whether the learning mode (online versus hybrid) differentiates the experiences of these early symptoms and coping strategies. Methods: 114 university students aged 19 to 34, whose education model was changed from stationary to hybrid or online due to COVID-19 restrictions, participated in the study. The participants completed the online questionnaire, which consisted of two sections: (1) demographic questions to characterize the subjects and 44 questions based on the literature review. (2) Mini-COPE Inventory. Results: the study showed that the fully online study mode has a negative impact on the mental health of students; hybrid students are more likely to use active and positive coping strategies, which effectively help to control negative thoughts and/or reduce negative mental states. Conclusions: the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant psychological effects that will extend to coming years; therefore, implementing systemic psychological care is of utmost importance.

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