ArticleBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Mental Health and Lifestyle Factors Among Higher Education Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Multidimensional Lifestyle Profiles and Psychological Outcomes in University Students: A Cluster Analysis Approach.Journal for person-oriented research · 2026Article
- Emotional intelligence, perceived stress, and life satisfaction among university students: examining direct and moderating relationships.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The Mediating Role of Active Coping Strategies in the Relationship Between Academic Stressors and Stress Responses Among University Students.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
This study aimed to describe the lifestyle factors and mental health levels among higher education students and identify their predictors. A cross-sectional study with a sample of 745 students was conducted with students from the Polytechnic of Porto using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (CORE)-18, and FANTASTICO Lifestyle Questionnaire. The findings indicate that while students generally exhibited a positive lifestyle, they also experienced mild levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, nearing the moderate threshold. The DASS-21 Depression subscale was a significant predictor of both CORE-18 and FANTASTICO scores, underscoring the strong relationship between depression and overall well-being. Anxiety and stress were also predictors of CORE-18 scores, reflecting the negative impact of stress on students' psychological well-being. Perceived health status and the male sex were associated with better outcomes on the DASS-21 and CORE-18, while the female sex predicted a healthier lifestyle, as measured by FANTASTICO. These findings highlight the importance of targeted interventions that address mental health and promote healthy lifestyle choices in educational settings.
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