University Student's Needs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Tindle ◽  
Paola Castillo ◽  
Natalie Doring ◽  
Leigh Grant ◽  
Royce Lyle Willis
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
University Students ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Psychological Distress Scale ◽  
The University ◽  
Distress Scale

Background: University students are four times more likely to experience elevated levels of psychological distress compared to their peers. Psychosocial needs of university students are associated with high psychological distress, stressful life events, and academic performance. Our study focusses on developing a measure to help universities identify these psychosocial needs. Aims: The study aimed to develop and validate the factor structure of the University Needs Instrument and identify the relationship between psychosocial needs, psychological distress, and academic performance within university students.Sample: Undergraduate university students (N = 433) currently studying at university. Method: Participants completed demographic questions, the University Needs Instrument, the Kessler-10 Psychological Distress scale, and the Stressful Life Events scale. The University Needs Instrument comprises 30 items within six psychosocial factors (academic support, financial support, support from family, support from friends, practical support, and emotional support), each consisting of five items. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis showed that all items significantly loaded on the six hypothesised factors. The hypothesised model was supported by the data displaying excellent model fit and psychometric properties. Our analysis determined that the UNI has strong internal consistency. The results also confirmed that university students’ high levels of psychological distress and their academic performance may be affected by their psychosocial needs.Conclusions: Our findings emphasise that psychosocial needs are an important underlying contributor to psychological distress and a reduction in academic performance in university students. Our findings provide an initial validation of the University Needs Instrument to measure the psychosocial needs of university students.

scholarly journals P677 It’s time to grow up: what is it like to transition from the paediatric to adult inflammatory bowel disease service?

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S553-S553
Author(s):  
P Keightley ◽  
R Prematunga ◽  
P Hoffmann ◽  
K Subramaniam
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Adult Service ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Distress Scale

Abstract Background inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic disease with an increasing incidence in the paediatric population. We explored the experiences of two groups of patients, those who transitioned directly from the paediatric to the adult service before the transitional IBD clinic was established, referred to as ‘adult’ and those who engaged in the new transitional clinic, referred to as ‘transitional’. Methods Sixteen (8 in each group as described above) out of 20 suitable patients participated. Patients were administered the IBD Questionnaire (IBDQ), Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), Patient- Doctor Relationship Questionnaire (PDRQ-9) and Stressful Life Events Questionnaire. A semi-structured interview was administered to patients and carers about their experiences of diagnosis, paediatric care, transition to adult services and adult care. Results The average age of participants in both groups was 17. The transitional clinic had a higher proportion of Crohn’s disease. In the adult group, there were more males and the reverse in the transitional group. The adult clinic patients had more active disease, use of steroids, and emergency department presentations. The mean CRP of 36 mg/l at first visit to the adult clinic improved to 12 mg/l, at last, follow-up whereas mean CRP at first and last visit to the transitional clinic remained at 2 mg/l. Both clinics had similar rates of compliance and attendance. In the transitional and adult clinics respectively the mean IBDQ was 193 (SD=31) and 174 (SD = 22) with higher scores reflecting better health-related quality of life, the K10 mean score was 16 (SD = 7.5) and 17.5 (SD = 4.3) indicating a moderate level of distress, the PDRQ-9 mean scores were 4.3/5 (SD = 0.75) and 4.8/5 (SD = 0.4) indicating good therapeutic relationships. Both groups reported a similar number of stressful life events. Key themes were identified in both patient and carer interviews: (1) Diagnosis and illness: Diagnostic uncertainty, frustration at the diagnostic process, and the importance of finding a doctor you trust. (2) Maturity: growing up fast for some and seeking independence, growing up slowly for others while non-ill peers matured faster. (3) Carer adjustment: The central role of mothers and fathers as carers. Some adolescents feel highly responsible for their parents’ and families’ well-being. Conclusion Patients with IBD and their carers face particular difficulties during the period of transition from a paediatric to adult service. These are factors specific to the illness and factors related to maturation and development. There should be flexibility around maturity which is not rigidly age-based but instead based on the specific developmental needs of different families and adolescents.

scholarly journals Abortion and psychological distress in Icelandic women

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Vilhjalmsson
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Physical Conditions ◽  
The Past ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Abstract Background Previous research into the psychological consequences of abortion has presented misleading results, as some studies suggest negative consequences and others do not. The current study focuses on the relationship between having or not having an abortion and psychological distress in the form of depression, anxiety and anger. Methods The study uses data from 792 female participants in a random national health survey of Icelandic adults, age 18-75. The survey was conducted in the Spring of 2015. Respondents were given the option of answering an anomymous study questionnaire via mail or online (response rate 58%). The questionnaire asked respondents about psychiatric and physical conditions requiring medical attention in the past 12 months, stressful life-events in the past 12 months, and ongoing life-strains. Female respondents were asked whether or not they had had an induced abortion in the past 12 months. Psychological distress during the past week was assessed with the depression, anxiety, and anger subscales of the SCL-90 checklist. Results Women who had had an abortion (2% of female respondents) reported higher levels of anxiety, depression, and anger than other women. The differences were statistically significant when controlling for age, education, family income, previous psychiatric and physical conditions, and previous stressful life-events and life-strains. Conclusions The study indicates that women who have had an abortion are worse off psychologically than other women, and the difference is only partially accounted for by previous mental and physical health, or previous stressful circumstances. Health services for women considering abortion should be carefully considered, psychological distress assessed, and ways explored to ameliorate the distress they may experience following the abortion. Key messages Abortion is related to higher levels of anxiety, depression and anger in Icelandic women. Health services for women considering abortion should be carefully considered and psychological distress assessed.

Potentially Stressful Life Events and Emotional Closeness Between Grandparents and Adult Grandchildren

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 380-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Wood ◽  
Poppy Liossis
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life ◽  
Life Event ◽  
Emotional Closeness ◽  
Adult Grandchildren ◽  
Theoretical View

The purpose of this study is to explore the variation in emotional closeness in the adult grandchild and grandparent relationship in relation to the occur-rence of potentially stressful life events in childhood. A sample of university students ( N = 119) completed a questionnaire measuring elements of inter-generational solidarity. Comparisons were made on emotional closeness between groups that had and had not experienced a life event, revealing it was the grandparent’s enactment of normative solidarity, as perceived by the adult grandchild, that produced greater emotional closeness. Complementing the findings of Bengston and Roberts, this research supports the theoretical view that high levels of normative solidarity lead to greater affectual solidarity, which in turn produces higher associational solidarity.

scholarly journals Growth mindset of anxiety buffers the link between stressful life events and psychological distress and coping strategies

2017 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 23-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans S. Schroder ◽  
Matthew M. Yalch ◽  
Sindes Dawood ◽  
Courtney P. Callahan ◽  
M. Brent Donnellan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Growth Mindset ◽  
Stressful Life ◽  
And Coping
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