scholarly journals Optimism and Psychological Distress Among First-Year Students During The COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Rodiyah Rodiyah
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Life Orientation Test ◽  
Life Orientation ◽  
Psychological Distress Scale ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
Distress Scale

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a global effect, causing psychological distress for many people. This researchaims to determine the relationship between optimism and psychological distress among first-year students duringthe Covid-19 pandemic. This research performed using the quantitative method with non-probability samplingapplied with a quota sampling technique and obtained a sample of 100 first-year students at Universitas HangTuah (UHT). Optimism was measured using Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R) developed by Scheier,Carver, and Bridges. Psychological distress was measured by the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)developed by Kessler and Mroczek. The results of the data analysis using Spearman Rank-order showed acorrelation coefficient (rs) of -.395 with a value of p = .000 (p < .01). This demonstrates that there is a negativerelationship between optimism and psychological distress among first-year students during the Covid-19pandemic. The results also reveal that the majority in the level of optimism and psychological distress amongfirst-year students of UHT is in the high category.

scholarly journals Workplace Harassment, Work Overload, and Psychological Distress in Female Police Officers

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-161
Author(s):  
Shiza Shahid ◽  
Zaeema Farooq
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Workplace Harassment ◽  
Work Overload ◽  
Effective Work ◽  
Female Police Officers ◽  
Psychological Distress Scale ◽  
Distress Scale

Current correlational study was carried out to assess the relationship among workplace harassment, work overload, and psychological distress in female police officers. It was hypothesized that there would be a positive relationship between workplace harassment, work overload, and psychological distress. The sample comprised of 100 female police officers with age range from 21- 40 years selected from different police stations and training centers of Lahore by using purposive sampling technique. Self-translated Urdu version of Negative Acts Questionnaire (Einarsen, Hoel, & Notelaers, 2009), Reilly’s Role Overload Scale (Reilly, 1982), and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (Kessler et al., 2009) were used to assess study variables. Correlational analysis revealed that workplace harassment was positively correlated with work overload and psychological distress. Moreover, regression analysis revealed that workplace harassment was a positive predictor for psychological distress. The study has implications in police force to develop harassment control strategies and effective work hours to reduce psychological distress and promote healthy work environment for female employees.

scholarly journals Stress and Depression among undergraduate Medical Students of Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazma Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Mild Stress ◽  
Severe Stress ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Distress Scale ◽  
Distress Scale

This cross-sectional descriptive type of study was conducted to explore the level of stress and depression and to find out the various socio-demographic, academic factors which act as barriers to study among undergraduate medical students of Bangladesh. The study was conducted at Dhaka Medical College during the period of April 2009 to June 2009. The students of 1st year to 5th year were the study population. A total of 425 students participated in the study. After taking proper approval from the concerned authority adopting convenient sampling technique data were collected through a self administered questionnaire with validated Kessler 10 psychological distress scale. The study revealed that only (1%) respondents were free from any sorts of psychological stress. Over one third (34.6%) had mild stress, (39.8%) moderate stress and about one fourth (24.9%) was suffering from severe stress according to Kessler 10 Psychological distress scale. A significant proportion of male respondents (73%) had moderate to severe psychological distress compared to the female respondents (56%) p<0.001. A significant higher proportion (56%) of those experiencing study pressure had moderate to severe stress as well (p<0.001). Having political affiliation, higher proportion of students (66%) reported no or mild stress. It is researcher’s opinion that politically affiliated students usually maintain good relationship with their teachers’ which help them to pass or they influence their teachers’ to bring result in their favor or teachers’ favor them to keep their position undisturbed. Lower proportion (34%) reported to have moderate to severe stress. The differences between politically affiliated and not politically affiliated groups are statistically significant p<0.001.This study demonstrates that factors which are responsible for students’ stress and depression are not similar in all countries. Sources of stress of our students’ should be checked out for the betterment of our students. The study recommended that need for intervention like social and psychological support to improve the quality of life of medical students. Students’ advisors should be provided who will train students about stress management. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjme.v2i1.18130 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.2(1) 2011: 6-9

scholarly journals LAUGHTER THERAPY REDUCES ANXIETY IN FIRST YEAR STUDENTS OF STIKes SANTA ELISABETH MEDAN IN 2018 [LAUGHTER THERAPY MENURUNKAN ANSIETAS MAHASISWA TINGKAT I STIKES ELISABETH MEDAN TAHUN 2018]

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Mestiana Br Karo ◽  
Lindawati Simorangkir ◽  
Lestariani Gea
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Child Therapy ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
First Year ◽  
Test Design ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quota Sampling

<p>Anxiety is a reaction that anyone can experience. Excessive anxiety will hinder a person's function in his life. Students often experience anxiety, as a result of psychosocial factors, where students do not respond appropriately to stressors, for example, new environmental situations. Laughter therapy is a powerful antidote to stress, illness and conflict. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of child therapy on the anxiety of first-year students of STIKes/Health Institute of Santa Elisabeth Medan in 2018. The research design applied One Group Pre-Post Test Design. The sampling technique was selected using quota sampling, with a total sample of 63 people. The results of the study revealed that the average anxiety level of the students was 1.83 before being given the laughter therapy. After the laughter therapy, the average of students’ anxiety level decreased into 0.98. The Wilcoxon test showed the comparison score before and after the therapy, with p value 0.0001 (p &lt;0.05). This also means that there was an effect of laughter therapy on the anxiety of students at STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan in 2018. From the research results, it is expected that students should experience the laughter therapy to reduce their anxiety and manage to more calm and relaxed.</p><p><strong>BAHASA INDONESIA </strong>Ansietas adalah reaksi yang dapat dialami siapapun. Rasa cemas yang berlebihan akan menghambat fungsi seseorang dalam kehidupannya. Mahasiswa sering mengalami cemas, akibat dari faktor psikososial, dimana mahasiswa tidak merespon secara tepat terhadap stressor misalnya terhadap situasi lingkungan yang baru. Laughter therapy atau terapi tawa merupakan penangkal stres, sakit dan konflik yang kuat. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruhlaughter therapy terhadap ansietas mahasiswa tingkat I STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan Tahun 2018. Desain penelitian menggunakan rancangan One Group Pre-Post Test Design. Teknik pengambilan sampel dipilih dengan menggunakan quota sampling, denganrjumlah sampel sebanyak 63 orang. Hasil penelitian sebelum diberikan laughter therapy, rata-rata tingkat ansietas 1,83. Kemudian setelah diberikan laughter therapy terdapat penurunan menjadi 0,98. Uji statistik yang digunakan adalah uji Wilcoxon dengan nilai p value = 0,0001 (p &lt; 0,05) yang berarti ada pengaruh laughter therapy terhadap ansietas mahasiswa tingkat I STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan tahun 2018. Dari hasil penelitian di harapkan mahasiswa dapat melakukan laughter therapy sehingga dapat mengurangi kecemasan yang dialami dan membuat lebih tenang dan rileks.</p><div> </div>

Kessler Psychological Distress Scale

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. C. Kessler ◽  
G. Andrews ◽  
L. J. Colpe ◽  
E. Hiripi ◽  
D. K. Mroczek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Psychological Distress Scale ◽  
Distress Scale ◽  
Kessler Psychological Distress Scale

AN ANALYSIS ON STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY THROUGH STORYTELLING FOR GRADE X SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khairani Nur Adha And Rahmad Husein
Keyword(s):  
Research Finding ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
First Grade ◽  
First Year ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Oral Test ◽  
Fluency And Comprehension ◽  
Low Ability

The aim of this research was to find out the ability of the first year students in speaking by using storytelling at MAS. Al-Jam’iyatul Wasliyah. The design of this research was descriptive research. The population of this research was 20 students of XC class in the first grade at MAS. Al-Jam’iyatul Wasliyah. In selecting the sample the writer used random sampling technique. The total number of the sample was 12 students. The data was collected by using oral test. The researcher only measured the ability of students’ speaking in storytelling by considering five components of speaking: (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension). And their speaking had been recorded by using phone recorder. From the result of analyzing the data, the researcher found that the students’ speaking ability by using storytelling was moderate. It proved by the fact that 4 students (33.33%) classified as high ability, 4 students (33.33%) classified as moderate ability, and 4 students (33.33%) classified as low ability. Based on the data, the students’ score were bigger in the high and moderate level than in the low ability level. Based on the research finding, the English teacher is suggested to consider the five components in scoring speaking ability (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension). The students are suggested to do more practice in pronunciation and fluency, because they dominantly speak incorrect pronunciation and have pauses in the sentences. Students are also suggested to enrich their vocabulary by using storytelling.

scholarly journals Suicidal Ideation and Predictors of Psychological Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Eswatini: A Population-Based Household Telephone Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 6700
Author(s):  
Mduduzi Colani Shongwe ◽  
Song-Lih Huang
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Psychological Distress Scale ◽  
The Government ◽  
Distress Scale

The unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic can induce psychological distress in individuals. We investigated perceived stressors, prevalence of psychological distress and suicidal ideation, and predictors of psychological distress among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini. This study was a cross-sectional, population-based household telephone survey of 993 conveniently sampled adults (18+ years) from all the four administrative regions of Eswatini. Data were collected between 9 June and 18 July 2020 during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the country was under a partial lockdown. COVID-19-related psychological distress was assessed using the Kessler 6-item Psychological Distress Scale (K6). We performed weighted modified Poisson regression analyses to identify significant predictors of moderate/severe psychological distress (K6 scores: ≥5). The weighted prevalences of moderate (K6 scores: 5–12) and severe psychological distress (K6 scores: ≥13) were 41.7% and 5.4%, respectively. Participants reported several perceived COVID-19-related stressors, including worries and fears of the contagion-specific death, serious need for food and money, and concerns about loss of income or business. The weighted prevalence of suicidal ideation was 1.5%. Statistically significant predictors of increased risk for moderate/severe psychological distress included living in the Hhohho and Manzini regions; feeling not well informed about COVID-19; feeling lonely; having received COVID-19 food or financial relief from the government; feeling burdened by the lockdown; being married; and being youth (18–24 years). The results call for the government to urgently augment the provision of mental health services during the pandemic. Mental health practitioners and programs may use several stressors and risk factors identified in this study to inform interventions and government policies aimed at reducing psychological distress induced by the pandemic.

KONTRIBUSI PENGUASAAN KALIMAT EFEKTIF TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN MENULIS TEKS EKSPOSISI SISWA KELAS X SMK NEGERI 2 PADANG

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Diana Citra ◽  
Afnita Afnita
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
First Year ◽  
Performance Tests ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Descriptive Method

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was categorized into three. First, to describe the effective sentence mastery of the first year students at SMK Negeri 2 Padang. Second, to describe the writing skills of a exposition of the first year students at SMK Negeri 2 Padang. Third, to describe the contribution of the effective sentence mastery into the writing skills of a exposition text made by the first year students at SMK Negeri 2 Padang. The design of this research was quantitative with a descriptive method. Then, this study also was a correlational design. The population of this study was the first year students at SMK Negeri 2 Padang for about 498 students. The sample of this study was taken by using a proportional random sampling technique (15%), which was 70 students. The data of this study were the results of effective sentence mastery and the results of the writing skill of a exposition text. The instrument of this study was an objective test to measure effective sentence mastery and performance tests to measure expositon text. There were several results of this study. First, the effective sentence mastery of the first year students at SMK Negeri 2 Padang was in Good qualifications (B). Second, the writing skills of a exposition of the first year students at SMK Negeri 2 Padang was in a Good qualification (B). Third, describe the effective sentence mastery contributed 82,00% to the exposition text writing skills of the first year students of SMK Negeri 2 Padang. Kata Kunci: kontribusi, penguasaan kalimat efektif,  keterampilan menulis teks eksposisi 

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