Erfassung des riskanten Alkoholkonsums bei Studierenden deutscher                     Hochschulen

Ganz, Thomas; Braun, Michael; Laging, Marion; Heidenreich, Thomas

doi:10.1026/1616-3443/a000432

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“…The AUDIT-C ( 43 , 44 ) consists of three items, scored on a 5-point rating scale, evaluating the frequency of alcohol use (0 = “never” to 4 = “4 times a week or more”), the typical quantity being consumed (0 = “1 or 2” to 4 = “10 or more”) as well as the frequency of binge drinking (i. e., consuming more than six alcoholic beverages on a single day; 0 = “never” to 4 = “once per week”). To identify alcohol misuse, a total sum score is computed, with a score of 4 or more indicating alcohol misuse in women, and a score of 5 or more indicating alcohol misuse in men ( 45 ). For the English and for the German instrument, Cronbach's α was .76 and .76, respectively.…”

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Two years COVID-19 pandemic: Development of university students' mental health 2020–2022

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BackgroundThe literature indicates a negative impact on the mental health of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. It remains unclear if this negative impact persists even after lockdown measures are lifted. The current study therefore investigates the mental health status of students by drawing on two previous studies the present study seeks to investigate differences in the mental health status across three time points.MethodsA cross-sectional, anonymous online survey among students of six universities was conducted between April and May 2022 (N = 5,510). Symptoms of depression, anxiety, hazardous alcohol use and eating disorders as well as social and emotional variables were assessed utilizing standardized instruments. Risk- and protective factors for severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms were investigated using multiple regression models. Differences in e.g., symptoms of depression across three time points were assessed with one-way analysis of variance.ResultsMore than one third of students exhibited clinically relevant symptoms of depression (35.5%), hazardous alcohol use (33.0–35.5% depending on gender) or anxiety disorder (31.1%). Taken together, almost two out of three (61.4%) students reported clinically relevant symptoms in at least one of the aforementioned symptom patterns, while almost one fifth of students reported suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm (19.6%). Higher perceived stress and loneliness significantly predicted higher levels of depressive symptoms, while resilience and social support were identified as protective factors. Compared to 2020 and 2021, levels of depressive symptoms were significantly reduced in 2022, levels of hazardous alcohol consumption showed a small but significant increase from 2021 to 2022. Worryingly, prevalence of suicidal ideation was the highest yet, being significantly higher than in 2020 (14.5%) and 2021 (16.5%).ConclusionThese results confirm previous results that the pandemic had and still has a negative impact on the mental health of university students. The present study broadens this view by the fact that some areas seem to recover quicker, while others seem to increase worryingly. Especially the persistent rise in suicidal ideation from 2020 to 2021 and to 2022, a constant reduction in reported social support and associated perceived loneliness is concerning. The claim for low-threshold and accessible mental health support for university students remains the same as in the beginning of the pandemic.

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Two years COVID-19 pandemic: Development of university students' mental health 2020–2022

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“…Questions are rated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 to 4 (e.g., Item 1: from “ never” to “4 or more times a week”) . The AUDIT-C is a valid measure with good to excellent psychometric properties and a high validity [ 52 , 53 ]. Studies found a Cronbach’s α of 0.75 for the AUDIT-C and a test- retest reliability of 0.93 [ 54 ].…”

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Transdiagnostic considerations of the relationship between reward sensitivity and psychopathological symptoms - a cross-lagged panel analysis

Potsch,

Rief

2023

BMC Psychiatry

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Background Reward sensitivity constitutes a potential key mechanism regarding the etiology and maintenance of mental disorders, especially depression. However, due to a lack of longitudinal studies, the temporal dynamics are not clear yet. Although some evidence indicates that reward processing could be a transdiagnostic mechanism of disorders, these observations could be also a product of comorbidity with depression. This study aimed at investigating the temporal dynamics of reward sensitivity and the course of psychopathological symptoms in a longitudinal investigation, while taking a possible mediating role of depression into account. Methods We conducted a three-wave longitudinal online survey with a 4-week interval. A total of N = 453 participants filled out all three questionnaires. Reward sensitivity was assessed with the Positive Valence System Scale-21 (PVSS-21), depression with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), eating disorder symptoms with the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire-8 (EDE-Q-8), social anxiety with the Mini-social phobia inventory (Mini-SPIN) and alcohol consumption with the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C). Cross-lagged panels and mediation analyses were calculated using path analyses. Results Depressive and eating disorder symptoms predicted reward insensitivity at later points in time. Effects were larger from T2 to T3. A bidirectional relationship concerning social anxiety was found. Higher alcohol consumption predicted higher reward sensitivity. Depression at T2 fully mediated the association between psychopathological symptoms at T1 and reward sensitivity at T3 for social anxiety and eating disorder symptoms. Conclusions Our findings imply that reduced reward sensitivity seems to be a consequence rather than an antecedent of psychopathological symptoms. Comorbid depression plays a crucial role in other mental disorders regarding observed hyposensitivity towards rewards. Therefore, our results do not support a transdiagnostic notion of reward sensitivity, but they indicate a potential role of reward sensitivity for symptom persistence. Trial registration The study was preregistered at the Open Science Framework (OSF) (https://archive.org/details/osf-registrations-6n3s8-v1; registration DOI https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/6N3S8).

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“…Among the behavioral factors, smoking status was categorized into three levels: non-smoker, occasional smoker, and daily smoker. Alcohol use was assessed using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C), consisting of three items rated on a five-point Likert scale [ 48 , 49 ]. Fruit and vegetable consumption was classified into four levels based on servings per day: (1) 0 servings, (2) 1–2 servings, (3) 3–4 servings, and (4) ≥5 servings.…”

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Personality Traits and Physical Activity: Insights from German University Students

Müller

2023

EJIHPE

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This study explores the intriguing relationship between personality traits, self-rated fitness (SRF), and physical activity (PA) variables among German university students (N = 4244) and sheds light on the impact of personality on adherence to PA guidelines. Employing an online cross-sectional study, the short-form of the Big Five Inventory-2 assessed five domains of personality traits (Extraversion, Negative Emotionality, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Open-Mindedness). PA, including sitting time, was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short-form). SRF and muscle-strengthening activities (MSA) were assessed with one item each. Multiple linear and logistic regression analyses examined associations of individual personality trait domains and all domains combined with SFR, PA variables, and adherence to PA guidelines, controlling for sociodemographic, behavioral, and (mental) health covariates. Most reliably, Extraversion and Conscientiousness revealed positive associations with PA variables, while Negative Emotionality yielded inverse relationships with PA variables. For instance, each unit increase in Extraversion corresponded to an additional 17 min of weekly MSA. On the contrary, daily sitting time was unrelated to personality. Of note, high Open-Mindedness was associated with lower odds for adhering to current PA guidelines. The findings have implications for developing targeted interventions that promote a physically active lifestyle and support students’ well-being and academic success.

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Erfassung des riskanten Alkoholkonsums bei Studierenden deutscher Hochschulen

Cited by 13 publications

References 35 publications

Two years COVID-19 pandemic: Development of university students' mental health 2020–2022

Two years COVID-19 pandemic: Development of university students' mental health 2020–2022

Transdiagnostic considerations of the relationship between reward sensitivity and psychopathological symptoms - a cross-lagged panel analysis

Personality Traits and Physical Activity: Insights from German University Students

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