Change in the level of depression among Chinese college students from 2000 to 2017: A cross-temporal meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Feng ◽  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Xiaodan Xie ◽  
Wenxiu Geng
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Generational Cohort ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Psychological Indicators ◽  
Data Points ◽  
Depression Level ◽  
Positive Results

University enrollment in China was expanded in 1999, with positive results. However, several psychological indicators of Chinese college students, such as increased anxiety across generational cohorts, have been revealed. To examine generational cohort changes in Chinese college students' depression levels from 2000 to 2017, we conducted a cross-temporal meta-analysis involving 93 studies (117 data points, N = 87,503). The results showed that, according to responses to the SelfRating Depression Scale, the depression level of Chinese college students increased by 6.04 points (SD increase = 0.66). In addition, male (vs. female) college students demonstrated increased depression. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Study of Predictors of Social and Emotional Loneliness among Female College Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Neha Pandeya
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Ego Strength ◽  
Anxious Attachment ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Avoidant Attachment ◽  
Emotional Loneliness ◽  
Factor C

This study examined the predictors of social and emotional loneliness among college students. This study examined only female students (n = 300). The following tests were administered: Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale, Experiences in Close Relationships, Self rating Depression Scale and IPATs Anxiety scale. The average age of participants was 22.23 (SD = 1.25). Results revealed that for social loneliness, avoidant attachment, depression and factor C(-) (Ego Weakness, lack of ego strength) emerged as salient predictors. On the other hand for family loneliness, avoidant attachment and depression emerged as saline predictors whereas for romantic loneliness, avoidant attachment, anxious attachment and depression emerged as salient predictors. The present results expand the literature on attachment by presenting evidence that anxious and avoidant females experience loneliness differently.

scholarly journals Prevalence of anxiety symptoms among Chinese university students amid the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohang Wang ◽  
◽  
Quzhi Liu
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Review Question ◽  
Standardized Measurement

Review question / Objective: The prevalence of anxiety disorders among Chinese college students during the COVID-19 epidemic. Eligibility criteria: The inclusion criteria for eligible studies are: (a) The prevalence of anxiety symptoms is reported in the article (b) The subjects of the study are Chinese college students, including overseas Chinese students (c) Anxiety symptoms are measured with standardized measurement tools (d) All studies It was carried out during the COVID-19 epidemic. We excluded the participants from non-Chinese college students, a mixed study that did not separately report the results of a group of college students, and a study that did not use standardized test tools for anxiety.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Suicidal Ideation in Chinese College Students: A Meta-Analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. e104368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhan-Zhan Li ◽  
Ya-Ming Li ◽  
Xian-Yang Lei ◽  
Dan Zhang ◽  
Li Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Chinese College Students

scholarly journals Relationship of Physical Activity With Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Chinese College Students During the COVID-19 Outbreak

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-Qiang Xiang ◽  
Xian-Ming Tan ◽  
Jian Sun ◽  
Hai-Yan Yang ◽  
Xue-Ping Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Self ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Relationship Of

IntroductionDuring the COVID-19 outbreak, many citizens were asked to stay at home in self-quarantine, which can pose a significant challenge with respect to remaining physically active and maintaining mental health. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of inadequate physical activity, anxiety, and depression and to explore the relationship of physical activity with anxiety and depression symptoms among Chinese college students during quarantine.MethodUsing a web-based cross-sectional survey, we collected data from 1,396 Chinese college students. Anxiety and depression were assessed with the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), respectively. The data on physical activity were collected by types of physical activity and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF).ResultsDuring the COVID-19 outbreak, about 52.3% of Chinese college students had inadequate physical activity. The rates of anxiety and depression symptoms were 31.0 and 41.8%, respectively. A high level of physical activity (β = −0.121, P < 0.001) was significantly closely associated with low anxiety, while a moderate (β = −0.095, P = 0.001), or high (β = −0.179, P < 0.001) level of physical activity was significantly closely associated with reduced depression after adjusting confounding demographic factors. Moreover, specific types of physical activity, such as stretching and resistance training, were negatively correlated with both anxiety and depression; doing household chores was negatively correlated with depression.ConclusionOur findings highlight specific levels and types of home-based physical activities that need to be taken into consideration to protect the mental health of college students during the COVID-19 epidemic.

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