Investigating Mental Health Outcomes of Undergraduates and Graduate Students in Taiwan during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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| Title: | Investigating Mental Health Outcomes of Undergraduates and Graduate Students in Taiwan during the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ching-Hui Lin (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(9):3402-3409. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Stress Variables, COVID-19, Pandemics, College Students, Online Courses, School Closing, Interpersonal Relationship, Financial Problems, Student Experience, Mental Health, Psychological Patterns, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology) |
| Geographic Terms: | Taiwan |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2162824 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: | Objective: This study is an exploration of the major stressors associated with the COVID-19 for students in higher education in Taiwan. Participants: The sample comprised 838 higher education students studying at various Taiwanese universities. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was administered at different postsecondary institutions during the semi-lockdown period of COVID-19, which mandated online instruction. Machine learning was employed to determine the variables that most highly predicted students' mental health using R. Results: The findings revealed that COVID-19-related experiences, including social interactions, financial conditions, and educational experiences, were significantly associated with mental health outcomes. Particularly, loneliness are significantly related to social interactions and educational experiences. Conclusions: Findings revealed that Covid-19 impacted Taiwanese students' financial conditions, educational experiences, and social interactions, which were significant predictors of their mental health outcomes such as anxiety, loneliness and depression. The current study contributes to the gap in knowledge about mental health issues among postsecondary students during the pandemic. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1451923 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: This study is an exploration of the major stressors associated with the COVID-19 for students in higher education in Taiwan. Participants: The sample comprised 838 higher education students studying at various Taiwanese universities. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was administered at different postsecondary institutions during the semi-lockdown period of COVID-19, which mandated online instruction. Machine learning was employed to determine the variables that most highly predicted students' mental health using R. Results: The findings revealed that COVID-19-related experiences, including social interactions, financial conditions, and educational experiences, were significantly associated with mental health outcomes. Particularly, loneliness are significantly related to social interactions and educational experiences. Conclusions: Findings revealed that Covid-19 impacted Taiwanese students' financial conditions, educational experiences, and social interactions, which were significant predictors of their mental health outcomes such as anxiety, loneliness and depression. The current study contributes to the gap in knowledge about mental health issues among postsecondary students during the pandemic. |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2162824 |
