scholarly journals Psychological Distress and Well-Being Among Students of Health Disciplines: The Importance of Academic Satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Franzen ◽  
Francoise Jermann ◽  
Paolo Ghisletta ◽  
Serge Rudaz ◽  
Guido Bondolfi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Academic Satisfaction

Background Research on the mental health of students in health disciplines mainly focuses on psychological distress and nursing and medical students. This study aimed to investigate the psychological well-being and distress and related factors among undergraduate students training in eight different health-related tracks in Geneva, Switzerland. Methods This cross-sectional study used established self-filled scales for anxiety, depression, stress, psychological well-being, and study satisfaction. Descriptive statistics and hierarchical regression analyses were applied. Results In October 2019, out of 2835 invited students, 915 (32%) completed the survey. Lower academic satisfaction scores were strongly associated with depression (β=-.26, p<.001), anxiety (β=-.27, p<.001), and stress (β=-.70, p<.001), while higher scores with psychological well-being (β=.70, p<.001). Being female was strongly associated with anxiety and stress but not with depression or psychological well-being. Increased age was associated with enhanced psychological well-being. The nature of the academic training had a lesser impact on mental health and the academic year none. Conclusion Academic satisfaction strongly predicts depression, anxiety, stress, and psychological well-being. Training institutions should address the underlying factors that can improve students’ satisfaction with their studies while ensuring that they have access to psychosocial services that help them cope with mental distress and enhance their psychological well-being.

scholarly journals Psychological Distress and Well-Being among Students of Health Disciplines: The Importance of Academic Satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 2151
Author(s):  
Jessica Franzen ◽  
Françoise Jermann ◽  
Paolo Ghisletta ◽  
Serge Rudaz ◽  
Guido Bondolfi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Academic Satisfaction

Background: Research on the mental health of students in health disciplines mainly focuses on psychological distress and nursing and medical students. This study aimed to investigate the psychological well-being and distress and related factors among undergraduate students training in eight different health-related tracks in Geneva, Switzerland. Methods: This cross-sectional study used established self-filled scales for anxiety, depression, stress, psychological well-being, and study satisfaction. Descriptive statistics and hierarchical regression analyses were applied. Results: In October 2019, out of 2835 invited students, 915 (32%) completed the survey. Lower academic satisfaction scores were strongly associated with depression (β = −0.26, p < 0.001), anxiety (β = −0.27, p < 0.001), and stress (β = −0.70, p < 0.001), while higher scores were associated with psychological well-being (β = 0.70, p < 0.001). Being female was strongly associated with anxiety and stress but not with depression or psychological well-being. Increased age was associated with enhanced psychological well-being. The nature of the academic training had a lesser impact on mental health and the academic year had none. Conclusion: Academic satisfaction strongly predicts depression, anxiety, stress, and psychological well-being. Training institutions should address the underlying factors that can improve students’ satisfaction with their studies while ensuring that they have access to psychosocial services that help them cope with mental distress and enhance their psychological well-being.

scholarly journals Psychological Distress and Well-Being among Students of Health Disciplines: The Importance of Academic Satisfaction in the Context of Academic Year-End and COVID-19 Stress

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Toan Tran ◽  
Jessica Franzen ◽  
Françoise Jermann ◽  
Serge Rudaz ◽  
Guido Bondolfi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Academic Satisfaction ◽  
Academic Year

Background University students&rsquo; psychological health is linked to their academic satisfaction. This study aimed to investigate students&rsquo; psychological health and academic satisfaction in the context of COVID-19 and academic year-end stress. Methods Standardized self-filled scales for anxiety, depression, stress, psychological well-being, and an ad-hoc COVID-19 stress scale were used in this cross-sectional study. Participants were first- to third-year students of eight different health-related tracks in Geneva, Switzerland. Descriptive statistics and hierarchical regression analyses were applied. Results In June 2020, out of 2835 invited students, 433 (15%) completed the survey. Academic satisfaction was a stronger mental health predictor than COVID-19, which mainly predicted stress and anxiety. Lower academic satisfaction scores were significantly associated with stress (&beta; = -.53, p &lt; .001), depression (&beta; = -.26, p &lt; .001), anxiety (&beta; = -.20, p &lt; .001), while higher scores with psychological well-being (&beta; = .48, p &lt; .001). Being female was strongly associated with anxiety and stress but not with depression or psychological well-being. Lower age was associated with stress only. The nature of the academic training had a lesser impact on mental health and the academic year none. Compared to students starting the academic year, year-end students reported significantly lower academic satisfaction, higher depression, and particularly higher anxiety and stress. There was, however, no difference in psychological well-being. Conclusion Students suffer more from anxiety, stress, depression, and lower satisfaction with studies at the end of the academic year than at the beginning. Academic satisfaction plays a more substantial role than COVID-19 in predicting students&rsquo; overall mental health status. Training institutions should address the underlying factors that can enhance students&rsquo; academic satisfaction, especially during the COVID-19 period, in addition to ensuring that they have a continuous and adequate learning experience, as well as access to psychosocial services that help them cope with mental distress and enhance their psychological well-being.

scholarly journals Mental health of undergraduate distance learners: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gayani P. Gamage ◽  
H.M.Chulani J. Herath
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type

PurposeMental health is as important as physical health and new university entrants report high prevalence of depression. In open and distance learning (ODL), students must manage both work and studies. Those who are unable to effectively balance these aspects may experience negative outcomes such as dropping out, distress and physical health problems. Therefore, the study aims to investigate psychological distress amongst distance-learning undergraduate students to gather evidence for recommending necessary interventions.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional study was conducted using depression, anxiety, stress scale (DASS-21). Participants were undergraduate students from the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL). The students' socio-demographic details, history of physical and mental illnesses were also recorded.FindingsAccording to scoring, 51% of the sample was categorised as “psychologically distressed” relating to the anxiety levels they reported whilst depression (35%) and stress remained (20%) at low levels. The three-factor structure of DASS-21 was also confirmed with reliability scores of 0.8 obtained for all three sub-scales.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitations were low-response rate (less than 50%) and inability to provide causal explanations for psychological distress. Further research could address these.Practical implicationsThe current research identified anxiety as a psychologically distressing factor for ODL students with the use of a reliable screening tool. Therefore, exploring reasons and interventions to help reduce anxiety could be developed.Social implicationsMajority of distance learners are contributing to a country's economy whilst learning to improve their current socio-economic status. Therefore, addressing these negative impacts is important.Originality/valueThe study explored ODL students' psychological distress and highlighted the need to identify causes and development of support systems to enhance mental well-being.

scholarly journals The clinical utility of a comprehensive psychosomatic assessment in the program for colorectal cancer prevention: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Gostoli ◽  
Maria Montecchiarini ◽  
Alessia Urgese ◽  
Francesco Ferrara ◽  
Anna Maria Polifemo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Secondary Prevention ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Psychosocial Characteristics ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being

AbstractFew studies have investigated psychosocial characteristics and lifestyle behaviors of participants at programs for secondary prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC). This study aimed, through a comprehensive psychosomatic assessment based on clinimetric principles, to evaluate psychosocial characteristics and lifestyle behaviors in participants at CRC secondary prevention program, and to investigate the associations between these variables and endoscopic outcomes. In this cross-sectional study, the first 150 consecutive asymptomatic participants at the CRC prevention program who resulted positive to fecal occult blood test (FOBT) and were thus referred to colonoscopy, underwent a psychosomatic assessment including psychiatric diagnoses (DSM-5), psychosomatic syndromes (DCPR-R), psychological distress, psychological well-being and lifestyle behaviors. Whereas only 5.3% of the sample showed at least one DSM-5 diagnosis, 51.3% showed at least one DCPR syndrome, such as allostatic overload, alexithymia, Type A behavior, and demoralization. Patients affected by psychosomatic syndromes presented with significantly higher psychological distress, lower psychological well-being and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, such as tobacco smoking and unhealthy diet, in comparison with patients without DCPR syndromes. Among endoscopic outcomes, the presence of adenomas was significantly associated with DCPR irritable mood. In a clinical context of secondary prevention addressing asymptomatic patients with positive FOBT, a comprehensive psychosomatic assessment may provide relevant clinical information for those patients who present certain psychosomatic syndromes associated with high psychological distress, impaired psychological well-being, unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and colorectal precancerous lesions. The results of the present study indicate a road to the practice of “preventive” medicine at CRC screening program.

scholarly journals The relationship between mental health self-efficacy and mental well-being in England, UK: A Cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederike Katharina Lemmel ◽  
Rebecca Jones ◽  
Sonia Johnson ◽  
Anita Jolly ◽  
Miriam Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background. Mental well-being is an essential concept in research and public health as it is recognised as an indicator of population mental health and quality of life. Previous studies have provided evidence that general self-efficacy is positively related to mental well-being. The aim of this study is to examine whether higher help-seeking self-efficacy and higher psychological well-being self-efficacy respectively, are associated with increased mental well-being.Methods. In this cross-sectional study 1795 adults from the general English population were recruited from a market research panel to fill out an online questionnaire between 24th September 2018 and 05th October 2018. Two simple linear regression analyses were used to investigate the relationship between each of help-seeking self-efficacy and psychological well-being self- efficacy as exposure variables and mental well-being as the outcome. Multiple imputation by chained equations was used to handle missing data.Results. No evidence was found for an association between either help-seeking self-efficacy or psychological well-being self-efficacy and mental well-being.Conclusions. These findings do not provide evidence that improving help-seeking or psychological well-being self-efficacy could lead to improving well-being. Methodological limitations, such as unmeasured confounders might be responsible for the lack of evidence in this study. Having a mental health condition is a potential negative confounder that might not have been measured adequately.

Psychological Distress in Bullied Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 366-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
An-Wen Cheng ◽  
Yu-Ching Chou ◽  
Fu-Gong Lin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Hard Of Hearing ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Bullying Victimization ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Psychological Well Being

AbstractBullying victimization at school is an important concern in terms of mental health, in particular, for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) adolescents who may be more vulnerable than hearing peers. This study determined the prevalence of bullying victimization among DHH adolescents in Taiwan and ascertained the relation of bullying victimization experiences and family and school variables with their psychological well-being. Data were collected from the 2011 Special Needs Education Longitudinal Study database. Multivariate regression analysis was performed on variables comprising seven items measuring psychological distress; four types of bullying victimizations; and family-, school-, and peer-related factors. Approximately 65% of DHH adolescents experienced at least one type of bullying victimization. Factors such as exclusion bullying, female gender, delayed bedtime, conflicts with parents, unfavorable relationship with parents, inability to get along with friends, dislike for school, and bullying victimization experiences increased psychological distress in the DHH adolescents. Bullying victimization of DHH adolescents is a risk factor for poor mental health. However, a good relationship of these adolescents with their parents and peers could be protective for their psychological well-being. Therefore, parents and teachers should understand the needs of DHH adolescents and establish antibullying strategies to diminish their mental health problems.

scholarly journals RELATED FACTORS OF MENTAL HEALTH WELL-BEING IN THE PARTICIPANTS OF SENIOR CITIZENS' COLLEGE

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S310-S310
Author(s):  
Hayato Uchida ◽  
Shinro Matsuura
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract The aim of this study was to clarify the mental health well-being and its related factors of participants in senior citizen’s college. The participants were 364 persons (age 69.4+/-6.1) aged sixty years or over living in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. We conducted a cross- sectional study that included age, family structure, employed status, self-related health, presence of chronic disorders, Instrumental ADL (TMIG index of competence score), dietary variety score (1-10), cognitive social capital, structural social capital, the scales of grandchild-grandparent relationships, Japanese version of the abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-6), the frequency of going outdoors, and Mental health well-being was assessed using the Japanese version of the World Health Organization Mental Health Well-being Index-five items, WHO-5. We carried out the surveys in October in 2018. The total score of WHO-5 was 19. 6+/-4.7 among all participants. From the results of multivariate logistic regression analysis, “social isolation” (OR=4.001, 95%CI=1.584-10.043) was independently associated with low mental health well-being (WHO-5). These results suggest that, to advance the well-being of the elderly, it is necessary to develop and implement the projects which promote social functions including close relationship with others, neighbors or family members.

scholarly journals Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Satisfaction with Life: Moderating Role of Interpersonal Needs among Undergraduate Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Choe Chai Tan ◽  
Kuan Siew Khor ◽  
Pei Boon Ooi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Interpersonal Needs

Abstract BackgroundDepression, anxiety, and stress are ranked among the top mental health concerns faced by undergraduate students. The transition to higher education coincides with the new social environment and adaptation that has potential to increase mental illness.AimsIn this cross-sectional study, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale and Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire were used to examine depression, anxiety, stress, interpersonal needs, and satisfaction with life among 430 undergraduate students in two private universities in Malaysia.MethodThis study conducted hierarchical regression analysis to show that thwarted belongingness accentuates the negative relationship between stress and satisfaction with life.ResultsThe study also showed that students, who reported higher perceived burdensomeness, appeared to be less than satisfied in life, but there is a positive relationship between (i) depression and (ii) anxiety with satisfaction with life.ConclusionsFindings and suggestions for mental health practitioners, researchers and teaching staff, are put forward.

scholarly journals The Clinical Utility of A Comprehensive Psychosomatic Assessment in The Program for Colorectal Cancer Prevention: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Gostoli ◽  
Maria Montecchiarini ◽  
Alessia Urgese ◽  
Francesco Ferrara ◽  
Anna Maria Polifemo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Secondary Prevention ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Psychosocial Characteristics ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Abstract Background: Few studies have investigated psychosocial characteristics and lifestyle behaviors of participants at programs for secondary prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC). This study aimed, through a comprehensive psychosomatic assessment based on clinimetric principles, to evaluate psychosocial characteristics and lifestyle behaviors in participants at CRC secondary prevention program, and to investigate the associations between these variables and endoscopic outcomes. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the first 150 consecutive asymptomatic participants at the CRC prevention program who resulted positive to fecal occult blood test (FOBT) and were thus referred to colonoscopy, underwent a psychosomatic assessment including psychiatric diagnoses (DSM-5), psychosomatic syndromes (DCPR-R), psychological distress (SQ), psychological well-being (PWB-I) and lifestyle behaviors. Results: Whereas only 5.3% of the sample showed at least one DSM-5 diagnosis, 51.3% showed at least one DCPR syndrome, such as allostatic overload, alexithymia, Type A behavior, and demoralization. Patients affected by psychosomatic syndromes presented with significantly higher psychological distress, lower psychological well-being and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, such as tobacco smoking and unhealthy diet, in comparison with patients without DCPR syndromes. Among endoscopic outcomes, the presence of adenomas was significantly associated with DCPR irritable mood. Conclusions: In a clinical context of secondary prevention addressing asymptomatic patients with a positive FOBT, a comprehensive psychosomatic assessment may provide relevant clinical information for those patients who present certain psychosomatic syndromes associated with high psychological distress, impaired psychological well-being, unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and colorectal precancerous lesions. The results of the present study indicate a road to the practice of “preventive” medicine at CRC screening program.

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