scholarly journals BIENESTAR PSICOLÓGICO, AUTOCONCEPTO Y RELACIÓN DE PAREJA EN ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 475
Author(s):  
Lalia Mohamed Mohand ◽  
Lucía Herrera Torres
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Cultural Group ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
The University ◽  
Bienestar Psicologico ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

Abstract.PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING, SELF-CONCEPT AND COUPLE RELATIONS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTSFor the purpose of responding to one of the objectives in higher education, that is, encourage a quality process of teaching and learning, it is necessary to consider the factors that may facilitate and hinder this process. In this sense, psychological well-being of university students, their self-concept and certain behaviors and attitudes of violence in couple relations are factors to be taken into account. The aim of this paper is to analyze the relationship among these factors. In addition, to determine if differences exist in the factors identified by gender and cultural group (European vs Amazigh). For it, 100 university students in the Faculty of Education and Humanities of the University of Granada in the University Campus of Melilla participated. The Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS), the Test of Self-Concept Form 5 (AF-5), and the Dating Violence Questionnaire (DVQ) were the instruments used for the data collection. The main results showed statistically significant differences by gender in the Degree of distress experienced by the presence of violent behaviors and attitudes in couple relations, the Academic/Professional Self-Concept and Emotional Self-Concept. In the first two cases were women who scored higher while men scored higher in the latter case. Regarding cultural group, the Amazigh students expressed a lower score on the Couple Relations Scale of PWBS. In addition, different types of correlations, positive and negative, between the subscales of the three instruments used were found. Finally, the need to address the elements analyzed in the university context is discussed.Keywords: psychological well-being, self-concept, couple relations, university students, gender, cultural groupResumen.Para dar respuesta a uno de los objetivos planteados en la educación superior, esto es, favorecer un proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de calidad, es necesario atender a los factores que pueden facilitar y obstaculizar dicho proceso. En esta dirección, el bienestar psicológico del alumnado universitario, su autoconcepto así como determinadas conductas y actitudes de violencia en las relaciones de pareja son elementos a tener en cuenta. El objetivo principal de este trabajo es analizar la relación entre dichos factores. Además, se pretende determinar si existen diferencias en los factores señalados en función del género y el grupo cultural de pertenencia (europeo vs amazight). Para ello, participaron 100 estudiantes universitarios de la Facultad de Educación y Humanidades de la universidad de Granada en el Campus Universitario de Melilla. Los instrumentos de recogida de información que se emplearon fueron la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico (EBP), el Cuestionario de Autoconcepto Forma 5 (AF-5) y el Cuestionario de Violencia de Novios (CUVINO). Los principales resultados mostraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en función del género en el Grado de malestar experimentado ante la presencia de conductas y actitudes violentas en las relaciones de pareja, el Autoconcepto Académico/Profesional y el Autoconcepto Emocional. En los dos primeros casos fueron las mujeres las que puntuaron más alto y, en el último, los hombres. Respecto al grupo cultural, los estudiantes amazight manifestaron una menor puntuación en la Escala de Relaciones con la pareja del EBP. Además, se hallaron diferente tipo de correlaciones, positivas y negativas, entre las subescalas de los tres instrumentos empleados. Por último, se discute la necesidad de atender a los elementos analizados en el contexto universitario.Palabras clave: bienestar psicológico, autoconcepto, relación de pareja, estudiantes universitarios, género, grupo cultural

Psychological Well-Being, Self-Concept, and Couple Relations in University Students

2018 ◽  
pp. 174-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucía Herrera Torres ◽  
Laila Mohamed Mohand ◽  
Sergio Cepero Espinosa
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Couple Relationships ◽  
Cultural Group ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Professional Self ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this chapter is to analyze the psychological well-being of university students, their self-concept and certain behaviours and attitudes of violence in couple relationships by gender and cultural group (European vs. Amazigh) as well as to determine the relationship amongst the three constructs evaluated. For it, 100 university students of the University Campus of Melilla, Spain, participated in the research. The Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS), the Test of Self-Concept Form 5 (AF-5), and the Dating Violence Questionnaire (DVQ) were the instruments used for the data collection. Main results showed differences by gender on the Degree of distress experienced by the presence of violent behaviours and attitudes in couple relationships, the Academic/Professional Self-concept and Self-Esteem. Regarding cultural group, differences were showed on the Couple Relationships Scale of PWBS. In addition, different correlations were found. Finally, the need to address the elements analyzed at the university context is discussed.

Psychological Well-Being, Self-Concept, and Couple Relations in University Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 1315-1336
Author(s):  
Lucía Herrera Torres ◽  
Laila Mohamed Mohand ◽  
Sergio Cepero Espinosa
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Couple Relationships ◽  
Cultural Group ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Professional Self ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this chapter is to analyze the psychological well-being of university students, their self-concept and certain behaviours and attitudes of violence in couple relationships by gender and cultural group (European vs. Amazigh) as well as to determine the relationship amongst the three constructs evaluated. For it, 100 university students of the University Campus of Melilla, Spain, participated in the research. The Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS), the Test of Self-Concept Form 5 (AF-5), and the Dating Violence Questionnaire (DVQ) were the instruments used for the data collection. Main results showed differences by gender on the Degree of distress experienced by the presence of violent behaviours and attitudes in couple relationships, the Academic/Professional Self-concept and Self-Esteem. Regarding cultural group, differences were showed on the Couple Relationships Scale of PWBS. In addition, different correlations were found. Finally, the need to address the elements analyzed at the university context is discussed.

scholarly journals Variables sociocognitivas y su relación con la actividad física en estudiantes universitarios chilenos (Sociocognitive variables and their relationship with physical activity in Chilean university students)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 76-85
Author(s):  
Javier Andrés Mella Norambuena ◽  
Gabriela Nazar Carter ◽  
Fabiola Sáez Delgado ◽  
Claudio Bustos Navarrete ◽  
Yaranay López-Angulo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

 Los factores que influyen en los niveles de actividad física son muchos, sin embargo, es necesario identificar aquellos que pueden ser modificables, entre ellos están las variables sociocognitivas. El objetivo general de esta investigación fue analizar la relación entre el autoconcepto físico, motivación, autoeficacia y percepción de barreras para la actividad física, y el bienestar subjetivo con el nivel de actividad física en estudiantes universitarios. Se utilizó un diseño predictivo transversal y participaron 362 estudiantes de Educación Superior de una región del centro sur de Chile. Para responder a los objetivos se utilizó un Modelo de Ecuaciones Estructurales, específicamente el modelo Probit adecuado para regresiones ordinales. Los resultados mostraron que: (1) la autoeficacia para la práctica de actividad física, la falta de tiempo, falta de voluntad, falta de habilidad, el autoconcepto de condición física y el autoconcepto físico de fuerza predijeron significativamente el nivel de práctica de actividad física; (2) el nivel de actividad física media la relación entre las variables sociocognitivas y la afectividad positiva. Es posible concluir que las variables sociocognitivas influyen en los niveles de actividad física de estudiantes universitarios y esta última influye en su bienestar. Abstract: The factors that influence physical activity levels are many, however, it is necessary to identify those that can be modified, among them are the sociocognitive variables. The general objective of this research was to analyze the relationship between physical self-concept, motivation, self-efficacy and perception of barriers to physical activity, and subjective well-being with the level of physical activity in university students. A cross-sectional predictive design was used and 362 students of Higher Education from a region of southern central Chile participated. To respond to the objectives, a Model of Structural Equations was used, specifically the Probit model suitable for ordinal regressions. The results showed that: (1) self-efficacy for the practice of physical activity, lack of time, lack of will, lack of ability, self-concept of physical condition and physical self-concept of strength significantly predicted the level of practice of physical activity; (2) the level of physical activity mediates the relationship between sociocognitive variables and positive affectivity. It is possible to conclude that sociocognitive variables influence the levels of physical activity of university students and the latter influences their well-being.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Psychological Well-Being and Psychosocial Factors in University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (13) ◽  
pp. 4778
Author(s):  
Francisco Manuel Morales-Rodríguez ◽  
Isabel Espigares-López ◽  
Ted Brown ◽  
José Manuel Pérez-Mármol
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
University Students ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Determining what factors influence the psychological well-being of undergraduate university students may provide valuable information to inform the development of intervention programs and targeted learning activities. The objective of this study was to investigate the correlation between psychological well-being in university students and their self-reported learning styles and methodologies, social skills, emotional intelligence, anxiety, empathy and self-concept. The final sample consisted of 149 Spanish university students, with an average age of 21.59 years (SD = 4.64). Psychological well-being dimensions, along with learning style and methodology preferences, social skills, level of social responsibility, emotional intelligence, state and trait anxiety, empathy and levels of self-concept were measured using a series of validated self-report scales. The results indicate that the total variance explained by the university students’ psychological well-being factors were as follows: i) self-acceptance dimension (R2 = 0.586, F(6,99) = 23.335, p < 0.001); ii) positive relationships dimension (R2 = 0.520, F(6,99) = 17.874, p < 0.001); iii) autonomy dimension (R2 = 0.313, F(4,101) = 11.525, p < 0.001); iv) environmental mastery dimension (R2 = 0.489, F(4,101) = 24.139, p < 0.001); v) personal growth dimension (R2 = 0.354, F(4,101) = 13.838, p < 0.001); and vi) purpose-in-life dimension (R2 = 0.439, F(4,101) = 19.786, p < 0.001). The study findings may be used to inform new educational policies and interventions aimed at improving the psychological well-being of university students in the international context.

scholarly journals Comportamiento alimentario y bienestar psicológico en población universitaria en el norte de Chile

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 202-208
Author(s):  
Nelson Hun ◽  
Alfonso Urzúa ◽  
Antonio López-Espinoza ◽  
Nicole Escobar ◽  
José Leiva
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Food Preferences ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Bienestar Psicologico

Se ha reportado que el contexto universitario propicia un hábito alimentario inadecuado, orientado al consumo de alimentos de conveniencia caracterizados por ser de bajo costo, hipercalóricos, altos en grasas saturadas y de escaso valor nutritivo lo que aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles. En este contexto, la evidencia refiere que algunos indicadores psicológicos como mayores niveles de satisfacción vital y apoyo familiar se relacionan con una dieta de mayor calidad al mismo tiempo que es asociada a un menor índice de masa corporal. Sin embargo, existe un vacío teórico respecto a las distintas caracterizaciones de comportamientos alimentarios que guían la toma de decisiones relacionadas con las preferencias y consumo de alimentos en población universitaria. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar la relación existente entre caracterizaciones de comportamiento alimentario con el bienestar psicológico de estudiantes universitarios en el norte de Chile. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 647 estudiantes residentes en las ciudades de Arica y Antofagasta, el promedio de edad fue de 22 años, se utilizó el cuestionario de bienestar psicológico de Carol Ryff y el cuestionario holandés de conductas alimentarias. Los resultados indican que la ingesta emocional tiene el mayor efecto sobre el bienestar psicológico relacionándose significativa y negativamente con todas sus dimensiones, la tendencia restrictiva se asoció con autoaceptación, relaciones positivas y autonomía, finalmente la ingesta externa no reportó ningún efecto sobre el bienestar psicológico. Es necesario generar más evidencia de la relación entre variables psicológicas y alimentación. It has been reported that the university context fosters an inadequate eating habit, oriented to the consumption of convenience foods characterized by being low cost, hypercaloric, high in saturated fat and low nutritional value, which increases the risk of developing chronic noncommunicable diseases. In this context, the evidence refers that some psychological indicators such as higher levels of life satisfaction and family support are related to a higher quality diet while being associated with a lower body mass index. However, there is a theoretical gap regarding the different characterizations of eating behaviors that guide decision making regarding food preferences and consumption in the university population. The objective of this research was to analyze the relationship between characterizations of eating behavior with the psychological well-being of university students in northern Chile. The sample consisted of 647 students residing in the cities of Arica and Antofagasta, the average age was 22 years, the Carol Ryff psychological well-being questionnaire and the Dutch food behavior questionnaire were used. The results indicate that emotional intake has the greatest effect on psychological well-being by being significantly and negatively related to all its dimensions, the restrictive tendency was associated with self-acceptance, positive relationships and autonomy; finally, external intake did not report any effect on psychological well-being. It is necessary to generate more evidence of the relationship between psychological variables and food.

scholarly journals La influencia del autoconcepto en el rendimiento académico en estudiantes universitarios

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernardo Gargallo López ◽  
Pedro R. Garfella Esteban ◽  
Francesc Sánchez Peris ◽  
Concepción Ros Ros ◽  
Beatriz Serra Carbonell
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
University Students ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Catholic University ◽  
The University ◽  
The City ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Moderate Relationship ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

RESUMEN Existen algunas investigaciones que confirman la relación positiva existente entre autoconcepto y rendimiento académico, generalmente de la dimensión autoconcepto académico y casi siempre en estudiantes no universitarios. En este trabajo se busca confirmar la influencia del autoconcepto en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes universitarios. Para ello trabajamos con una muestra de 1298 estudiantes de las tres universidades de la ciudad de Valencia (España): Universidad de Valencia, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia y Universidad Católica de Valencia. Las dos primeras eran universidades públicas y la tercera lo era privada. Evaluamos el autoconcepto mediante el cuestionario AF5, que permite obtener puntuaciones de cinco tipos de autoconcepto: académico/laboral, emocional, familiar, físico y social. También tomamos datos del rendimiento obteniendo la media de cinco asignaturas troncales y obligatorias del curso en que se realizó la investigación. A partir de estas puntuaciones llevamos a cabo correlaciones entre puntuaciones de autoconcepto y calificaciones, y también análisis de regresión lineal que reflejaron una relación moderada entre tres de los cinco tipos de autoconcepto que evalúa el cuestionario (académico, familiar y físico) y el rendimiento. También realizamos análisis jerárquico de conglomerados (k‐medias) con las puntuaciones de autoconcepto, encontrando tres grupos de estudiantes, uno con buen perfil de autoconcepto y dos con peor perfil. El grupo con buen perfil tenía mejores calificaciones, aunque las diferencias existentes entre los tres grupos no llegaron a ser significativas en el ANOVA realizado. Estos resultados ayudan a tomar conciencia de la importancia de apoyar, como profesores, el desarrollo de un buen autoconcepto en nuestros estudiantes universitarios. Además complementan los resultados de otras investigaciones que han analizado otros constructos y su incidencia en el rendimiento de estos estudiantesABSTRACT There are some researches that confirm the positive relationship between self-concept and academic achievement, usually of the academic self‐concept dimension and almost always in non‐university students. In this work we were looking for confirming the influence of self-concept in the academic achievement of the university students. In order to do it we worked with a sample of 1298 students from the three universities located in the city of Valencia (Spain): the University of Valencia, the Polytechnic University of Valencia and the Catholic University of Valencia. The first two were public universities and the third one was private. We assessed the self‐concept by means of the AF5 questionnaire, which gives scores of five types of self-concept: academic/labour, emotional, family self‐concept, physical and social. We also took data from the academic achievement of university students by using the mean score of grades of five compulsory subjects of the academic year in which the research was conducted. From these scores we carried out correlations between self‐concept scores and grades, and also linear multiple regression analysis that showed a moderate relationship between three of the five types of self-concept that assesses the questionnaire (academic, physical and family self‐concept) and academic achievement. We also conducted hierarchical cluster analysis (k-means) with self-concept scores, finding three groups of students, one of them with a good profile of self-concept and the other two with a weaker profile. The first one had better grades, although di‐ fferences between the three groups were not significant in ANOVA. These results help us to realize the importance of supporting, as teachers, the development of a good self‐concept in our university students. Additionally, they complement the results of other studies that have examined other constructs and its impact on the academic achievement of university students.

scholarly journals Composición corporal y bienestar psicológico en los trabajadores de la Universidad Veracruzana usuarios del programa institucional de actividades físico-deportivas

UVserva ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 109-120
Author(s):  
Vianey Guadalupe Argüelles Nava
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Work Spaces ◽  
Grasa Corporal ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Sporting Activities ◽  
The University ◽  
Bienestar Psicologico

Reconociendo la importancia de desarrollar ambientes saludables en los entornos laborales la Universidad Veracruzana en cumplimiento con su compromiso como universidad promotora de la salud, oferta para sus trabajadores un programa de actividades físico-deportivas en espacios laborales. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo presentar información sobre la composición corporal y el bienestar psicológico de 143 trabajadores usuarios del programa. Mediante un diseño trasversal, se realizó la toma de antropometría y se aplicó la escala de bienestar psicológico de Ryff. Los resultados indican que el bienestar psicológico en general alcanza puntajes altos, sin embargo 63.7% de los participantes presenta exceso de peso según su índice de masa corporal y 79.4% muestran porcentajes altos de grasa corporal, lo que hace evidente la necesidad de llevar a cabo la promoción de actividades físico-deportivas para obtener sus beneficios en esta población. Palabras clave: Composición corporal; bienestar psicológico; trabajadores universitarios; actividad física; promoción de la salud.AbstractThe importance of developing healthy environments in work environments is recognized. Thus, the University of Veracruz, in compliance with its commitment to promote health, offers a program of physical-sporting activities in work spaces for its workers. This paper aims to present information on the corporal composition and the psychological well-being of 143 workers who are users of the program. For this purpose a cross-sectional study was carried out to get anthropometric data and the Ryff's psychological well-being scale was conducted. The results shown that, in general, the psychological well-being tends to reach high scores. However, 63.7% of participants had excess weight according to their Body Mass Index, while 79.4% shown high percentages of body fat, which makes evident the need to continue with promoting physical and sports activities to benefit this population.Keywords: Body composition, psychological well-being, college workers, physical activity, health promotion.

scholarly journals Percepción del autoconcepto físico en estudiantes universitarios en tiempos de confinamiento por COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 48-61
Author(s):  
Laura Lorena Cadena-Duarte ◽  
Luis Alberto Cardozo
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
General Level ◽  
Social Changes ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Salud Mental ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

El confinamiento por la COVID-19 ha ocasionado diversos cambios sociales, pero se desconoce su impacto en el autoconcepto físico. El presente trabajo tuvo por objetivo analizar la percepción del autoconcepto físico en estudiantes universitarios en tiempos de confinamiento por COVID-19. Se aplicó el cuestionario de autoconcepto físico Physical Self Questionnaire a estudiantes universitarios. Para la selección de la muestra se utilizó el procedimiento de muestreo aleatorio estratificado con un nivel de confianza al 99% y un margen de error al 5%, para un total de 499 universitarios de Bogotá, Colombia. El instrumento obtuvo valores aceptables de alfa de Cronbach a nivel general (.943) y por dimensiones. En la percepción del autoconcepto físico a nivel general y por dimensiones los hombres obtuvieron mejores puntuaciones que las mujeres. A su vez, los estudiantes de estratos socioeconómicos más altos presentan menores puntuaciones que los de estratos más bajos. Respecto a la edad, aquellos universitarios de mayor edad presentan menores puntuaciones en autoestima, fuerza muscular, condición física y competencia percibida. Es importante dentro de las universidades la implementación de programas de intervención dirigidas a la promoción de la salud mental relacionadas con el autoconcepto físico, la imagen corporal, la autoestima, además de otros aspectos de la salud mental y física que pueden estar siendo afectados por el confinamiento COVID-19. Confinement by COVID-19 has led to various social changes, but its impact on physical self-concept is unknown. The purpose of this work was to analyze the perception of physical self-concept in university students in times of confinement due to Covid-19. The Physical Self Questionnaire was applied to university students. For the selection of the sample the stratified random sampling procedure, for a total of 499 university students from Bogotá, Colombia. The instrument obtained acceptable Cronbach's alpha values at the general level (.943) and by dimensions. In the perception of physical self-concept at a general level and by dimensions, men obtained better scores than women. In turn, students from higher socioeconomic strata have lower scores than those from lower strata. Regarding age, older university students present lower scores in self-esteem, muscular strength, physical condition and perceived competition. The implementation of intervention programs aimed at promoting mental health related to physical self-concept, body image, self-esteem, in addition to other aspects of mental and physical health that may be affected by the COVID-19 confinement is important within universities. O confinamento pela COVID-19 resultou em uma série de mudanças sociais, mas seu impacto sobre o autoconceito físico é desconhecido. O objetivo da investigação foi analisar a percepção do autoconceito físico em estudantes universitários em tempos de confinamento causado pelo COVID – 19. Foi aplicado o questionário de autoconceito físico Physical Self Questionnaire em estudantes universitários maiores de idade. Para a seleção da amostra foi utilizado o procedimento de amostragem aleatória estratificada, para um total de 499 estudantes universitários de Bogotá, Colômbia. O instrumento obteve valores aceitáveis de alfa de Cronbach a nível geral (.943) e por dimensões. Na percepção do autoconceito físico ao nível geral e pelas dimensões, os homens obtiveram melhores pontuações do que as mulheres. Por sua vez, os alunos de níveis socioeconômicos mais altos apresentaram pontuação menor do que os alunos de níveis mais baixos. Em relação à idade, os universitários mais velhos apresentam scores mais baixos em autoestima, forca muscular, condição física e percepção de competição. É essencial que nas universidades ocorra a implementação de programas de intervenção dirigidas a promoção da saúde mental relacionada ao autoconceito físico, imagem corporal, autoestima, além de outros aspectos da saúde mental e física que possam ser afetados por Confinamento COVID-19.

scholarly journals Psychological Well-Being of Malaysian University Students during COVID-19 Pandemic: Do Religiosity and Religious Coping Matter?

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1535
Author(s):  
Aisyah Che Rahimi ◽  
Raishan Shafini Bakar ◽  
Mohd Azhar Mohd Yasin
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Religious Coping ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being

The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions imposed that changed the teaching and learning activities may add a psychological impact to the existing academic stress faced by university students. Past studies have associated low levels of psychological disorder with high religiosity and positive religious coping (RC). This study aimed to determine the level of psychological disorder among university students in Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic and measure their association with religiosity and religious coping (RC). An online cross-sectional survey was conducted between March and June 2020 involving 450 students. The survey instruments consisted of sociodemographic proforma, Duke University Religious Index (DUREL) for religiosity, Brief RCOPE Scale for RC and General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) for psychological disorder; 36% of the participants experienced psychological disorder. Younger age, being a Muslim, living in the Green/Yellow zone and higher negative RC were significantly associated with psychological disorder. Higher positive RC was found to be protective against psychological disorder. However, the level of religiosity had no significant association with psychological disorder. In conclusion, the level of psychological disorder among university students has been high during the pandemic. Measures and interventions focusing on positive RC and reducing negative RC are recommended to improve the psychological well-being.

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