Research of the Changes in the Psychological Status of Chinese University Students and the Influencing Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

BackgroundPsychological dynamics of college students have changed during the COVID-19 outbreak but little research has been done in this area. The purpose of this study is to investigate the dynamic changes in the mental health status of college students since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic 1 year and the influencing factors.MethodsThe research period was from February 2020 to August 2021. 384 college students were analyzed three times during this period on the recognition and psychological state of the pandemic.ResultsDuring the period from February 2020 to August 2021, in general, the positive scores rose from 20.79 to 23.46, while the negative scores dropped from 17.41 to 14.00. The regression analysis results on the influencing factors showed the degree of recognition of the pandemic is all significant in the three phases (p < 0.05).ConclusionWith the effective control of the pandemic, the mental state of the students showed a slight improvement in the environment of sporadic cases. Behavior has a partial mediating effect between the source of fear and psychological changes. Correct behavior guidance can effectively reduce the psychological changes caused by college students’ fear.

The effects of a yoga intervention on balance and flexibility in female college students during COVID-19: A randomized controlled trial

“…Some studies have shown that college students are more likely to have strong stress reactions than ordinary employees in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and related measures, such as online learning and remote employment [ 4 ]. Compared with male college students, female college students have been more susceptible to the external environment during the pandemic [ 5 , 6 ] and are more likely to rely on others to help them [ 4 , 7 ]. This, together with the more severe employment pressure faced by female college students [ 8 ], has resulted in a greater health threat to female college students [ 9 ].…”

Evaluation of Satisfaction with the Built Environment of University Buildings under the Epidemic and Its Impact on Student Anxiety

“…In 2020, over 41 million students were enrolled in higher educational institutions [2], and college students were more likely to experience anxiety and depression, with 15% of Chinese college students suffering anxiety symptoms [3]. As the outbreak was effectively contained, students' mental health improved slightly [4], but the closed management of most campuses also contributed to mental health issues among college students.…”