scholarly journals A Study of Mental Health, Perceived Stress, and Self-Esteem among Students in Higher Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Komila Parthi ◽  
Shilpa Singh Rohilla
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Research Students

Now a day’s mental health has become one of the most critical issues among individuals of all ages. Due to the demanding nature of academic field more and more students in higher education are now experiencing elevated level of health difficulties. The consequences of these problems can be devastating for some individuals (Abouserie, 1994) leading to discontinuation of studies also at times. Therefore, the present research was designed to understand the mental health status and the contributing factors if any for the students to drop out of higher education. For the present study the sample comprised of 200 students, 100 from Ph.D. research programs and 100 from post-graduation with equal number of males and females under each group. The students were randomly selected from Panjab University Chandigarh. The participants were administered the following measures viz., General Health Questinnaire-12 (GHQ-12, Goldberg & Williams, 1988), Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen & Williamson, 1988) and Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965). Results indicate significant differences on mental health among research students and post graduate students.

scholarly journals Association between self-esteem and efficacy and mental health in people with disabilities

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. e0257943
Author(s):  
Jong Youn Moon ◽  
Jae-Hyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Estimating Equation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research

This study aimed to investigate the association among self-evaluations—such as self-esteem and self-efficacy—self report of depression, and perceived stress among Korean individuals with disabilities. Data from the second wave of the Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled (collected from 2016–2018) were used. In 2016 and the follow-up in 2018, 4,033 participants were included. We estimated the annual change in both independent variables and the probability of self-report of depression and stress. Generalized estimating equation model and chi-square test were used. Compared with those whose self-esteem and self-efficacy scores were ≥30, those with scores ≤19 were, respectively, 5.825 (95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 4.235–8.011; p < .0001) and 1.494 times (95% CI: 1.233–1.810; p < .0001) more likely to have self-report of depression. The perceived stress of those with self-esteem scores ≤19 or ranging from 20–24 were, respectively, 2.036 (95% CI: 1.510–2.747; p < .0001) and 1.451 times higher (95% CI: 1.269–1.659; p < .0001) than those with self-esteem scores ≥30. There exists an inverse correlation between self-evaluations, such as self-efficacy and self-esteem, and mental health in people with disabilities. The results of this study can be used as a basis for developing interventional strategies and training and intervention programs for people with disabilities. Future research is needed to investigate potential mediating factors among Korean individuals.

scholarly journals O029 Predictors of acute insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic beyond perceived stress

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A13-A13
Author(s):  
H Meaklim ◽  
P Varma ◽  
W Finck ◽  
M Junge ◽  
M Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Introduction Stress is a common precipitant of acute insomnia and likely contributed to increased reports of sleep disturbances during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many other sleep and lifestyle changes may have also precipitated acute insomnia. This study aimed to clarify which factors, beyond perceived stress, contributed to the development of acute insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods The study consisted of 578 participants with acute insomnia and 741 good sleepers. Participants completed an online survey assessing insomnia symptoms, sleep, lifestyle changes and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify contributing factors to acute insomnia when controlling for demographic differences between groups. Results Perceived stress was a significant predictor of acute insomnia during the pandemic (p&lt;.001). However, after adjusting for stress, individuals who altered their sleep timing (p&lt;.001) or increased their use of technology before bed (p=.037) during the pandemic were at a 3-fold increased risk of acute insomnia. Other sleep factors associated with acute insomnia included dream changes (p=.001), sleep effort (p&lt;.001), and cognitive pre-sleep arousal (p&lt;.001). For pandemic factors, being very worried about contracting COVID-19 (p&lt;.002) and more stringent COVID-19 government restrictions (p&lt;.001) increased the risk. Anxiety (p&lt;.001) and depressive (p&lt;.001) symptoms, as well as the personality trait of agreeableness (p=.010), also contributed to acute insomnia. Discussion To reduce acute insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic, public health messaging should promote stress reduction and mental health care, but also modifiable behaviours such as keeping consistent sleep patterns and reducing technology use before bed.

scholarly journals SELF-RESILIENCE THAT INFLUENCES THE DROPOUT AMONG INDIAN STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT OF KUALA MUDA, KEDAH: A CASE STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-23
Author(s):  
TH. Subra ◽  
Mohamad Ainuddin Iskandar Lee Abdullah ◽  
Kala Devi
Keyword(s):  
Self Esteem ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
School Life ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
Life Challenges ◽  
Indian Students ◽  
Out Of School

Indian students in Malaysia are left behind in terms of education compared to other races. There are several reasons that have been identified as contributing factors to the dropout of Indian students particularly in the secondary schools. Among them is the problem of lack of self-resilience that causes students to overcome the challenges of life and drop out of school. This study aims to examine the influence of self-esteem among Indian students in dropout in Kuala Muda district. The objectives of the study were to identify patterns and characteristics of resilience, to what extent are aspects of student self-resilience influencing dropout and to identify strategies for enhancing student self-esteem. The researcher applies dimensions of self-resilience as in the Masten & Reed Resilience Model. The scope of the study was focused on Indian students in Kuala Muda District and the study sample was limited to five respondents only as this study applied a qualitative study using the interview method. Respondents will be interviewed more than once if it is necessary to clearly identify the nature of the respondents' self-resilience. This research uses student interviewing and observation methods. The study found that Indian students lack the self-confidence to cope with various school life challenges that influences them to drop out of school. However, as time moves on, the state of their mind enters into a moment of maturity that emphasizes that they still have the hope and confidence in themselves to improve their lives despite their difficulties and shortcomings. Some suggestions have also been put forward to enhance the resilience of Indian students.

The Resilience Enhancement Programme for Students (REP-S)

2022 ◽  
pp. 37-55
Author(s):  
Oliver Robinson ◽  
Ilham Sebah ◽  
Ana A. Avram
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Empirical Evaluation ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Online Platform ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Quantitative Design ◽  
The University

The Resilience Enhancement Programme for Students (REP-S) is an intervention that has been designed to boost resilience in students. The current study involved the remote delivery of the REP-S via an online platform to students, and an empirical evaluation of the intervention via a pre-post one-group quantitative design over one month and a post-intervention qualitative element. Fifty-six students from the University of Greenwich qualified for inclusion in the study. Results indicated that perceived stress and trait neuroticism decreased over the month of the study, while resilience increased. Engagement with the intervention also predicted a reduction in neuroticism. Students reported experiencing a complex range of difficulties over the duration of the pandemic and that 80% of participants found the workshop to be effective in addressing these problems. Overall, participants found more positives than negatives in the online delivery of the workshop. If rolled out on a wider basis, the REP-S has the potential to improve wellbeing and mental health across the higher education sector.

scholarly journals How Resilience Promotes Mental Health of Patients With DSM-5 Substance Use Disorder? The Mediation Roles of Positive Affect, Self-Esteem, and Perceived Social Support

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunyu Yang ◽  
You Zhou ◽  
Mengfan Xia
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: The existing studies found that resilience is a salient trait that can significantly affect people's psychological well-being with substance use disorders (SUDs). However, few studies examined how the mechanisms are connected between resilience and mental health among patients with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders—fifth edition SUD. This study investigated the mediation effects of positive affect, perceived social support, and self-esteem on the effect of resilience on perceived stress and life satisfaction in SUD patients.Design: A total of 415 patients diagnosed with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders—fifth edition SUD from the south of China joined the research.Outcome Measures: The study applied Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale, Positive and Negative Affect Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Satisfaction with Life Scale to measure patients' resilience, positive affect, self-esteem, perceived social support, perceived stress, and life satisfaction.Results: Structural equation model analysis revealed that positive affect and self-esteem partially mediate the relationship between resilience and perceived stress. In contrast, positive affect and perceived social support partially mediate the relationship between resilience and life satisfaction.Conclusion: The findings provide insights for evidence-based substance abuse intervention that positive affect, self-esteem, and perceived social support can conditional the effects of resilience on promoting the mental health of SUD patients.

scholarly journals Role of Job Satisfaction in Managing Sexual Satisfaction, Self Esteem and Mental Health at Work Place

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Avik Bhattacharjee ◽  
Atreye Kundu ◽  
Dr. Indrani Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The City

The purpose of the present study to examine the role of job satisfaction on sexual satisfaction, self-esteem and mental health in corporate workers. The statistics include all employees of an IT company in the city of KOLKATA. The sample of 150 people was selected randomly for the study. From the total sample 75 males & 75 females were asked to complete questionnaires of above mentioned 4scales. Each group of males and females was consisted respondents age ranging between 30-35years. The tenure of the job was within 7 to 12 years. Both graduates & post-graduate employees were selected. All were married and their income range was in between 40,000 to 60,000.Data was analysis using descriptive statistics i.e. Mean, SD for both group males and females. Then Z test, Product Moment correlation and finally linear regression were done. In case of correlation and regression the 2 groups were clubbed as the Z values of all 4 variables were insignificant. Finding of the research indicated that there was a highly positive relationship between job satisfaction employees and global index of sexual satisfaction, self-esteem, and mental health. And finally it was found that sexual Satisfaction, self-esteem and mental health can predict well enough the job satisfaction of the present IT Sample.

Perceived Stress and Perceived Lack of Control of Spanish Education-Degree University Students: Differences Dependent on Degree Year, Basis for Admission and Gender

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110060
Author(s):  
Inmaculada Martínez-García ◽  
Tine Nielsen ◽  
Enrique Alastor
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
University Education ◽  
First Year ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Lack Of Control ◽  
Education Degree ◽  
Second Year ◽  
And Gender

Stress in higher education students is an issue of growing concern, as stress impacts quality of life and has been linked to drop-out from higher education. The aim was to investigate how stress was related to how far along students were in their degree program, using the Spanish Perceived Stress Scale (PSS10). We expected 1) first-year education students to experience more perceived lack of control than second-year students, 2) second-year students to experience more perceived stress than first-year students. Participants were students in three university education-degree programs (N = 399). The psychometric properties of the Perceived Stress (PS) and Perceived Lack of Control (PLC) subscales were investigated using Rasch models. One item was eliminated from each subscale. The estimated interval-level Rasch scores were utilized for testing hypotheses with general linear models. Results showed a somewhat more complex pattern than predicted as interaction effects between degree year and gender and between degree year and basis for admission were found.

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