ArticleEmerging adulthood (Print)2022
A Qualitative Investigation of the Positive and Negative Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Post-Secondary Students' Mental Health and Well-Being.
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- Examining the Social and Mental Health Benefits of Virtual and In-Person Physical Activity Intervention Among Postsecondary Students: Quasi-Experimental Study.JMIR mental health · 2026Trial
- Substance Use and Mental Health in Emerging Adult University Students Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico: A Comparative Study.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Influence of interpersonal relationship on subjective well-being of college students: The mediating role of psychological capital.PloS one · 2024Article
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- In the Wake of COVID-19: The Developmental and Mental Health Fallout Amongst South African University Students.Emerging adulthood (Print) · 2023Article
- Mental health challenges, treatment experiences, and care needs of post-secondary students: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Relationship between self-esteem and suicidal ideation before and during COVID-19 in a non-clinical sample: mediating effects of psychological distress and hopelessness.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
- What Is the Value of a Global Health Research School for PhD Students?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
Evidence suggests that post-secondary students without pre-existing mental health concerns may have experienced worsening mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, relative to students with pre-existing mental health concerns. To clarify the psychological impacts of the pandemic, and elucidate why differences may exist among students, 20 interviews were conducted with emerging adults enrolled in university. Using directed content analysis, eight themes were identified: three more common among students with pre-existing mental health concerns, three more common among students without pre-existing mental health concerns, and two shared. Although all students experienced novel stressors during the pandemic, students without pre-existing mental health concerns reported greater increases in social and academic isolation, relative to students with pre-existing mental health concerns. Students with pre-existing mental health concerns also leveraged existing coping repertoires, which further supported their ability to manage pandemic-related challenges. Findings highlight how postsecondary institutions can bolster student well-being.
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