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ArticleBMC public health2025

The experience and influence of youth in China in coping with stressful life events during the post-COVID-19 pandemic era: a qualitative study.

Yannan Guo, Ziruo Xu, Hexiao Ding, Cailing Wang, Xinran Peng, Yuping An, Jing Wang, Wangjing Hu, Sicheng Li, Zhengyang Hui and 1 more

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Yannan Guo *School of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74, 2nd Yat-Sen Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
Ziruo Xu *School of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74, 2nd Yat-Sen Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
Hexiao Ding *School of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74, 2nd Yat-Sen Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
Cailing WangSchool of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74, 2nd Yat-Sen Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
Xinran PengSchool of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74, 2nd Yat-Sen Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
Yuping AnSchool of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74, 2nd Yat-Sen Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
Jing WangSchool of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74, 2nd Yat-Sen Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
Wangjing HuSchool of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74, 2nd Yat-Sen Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
Sicheng LiSchool of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74, 2nd Yat-Sen Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
Zhengyang HuiSchool of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74, 2nd Yat-Sen Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
Wei XiaSchool of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74, 2nd Yat-Sen Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China. xiaw23@mail.sysu.edu.cn.

Funding

Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Sun Yat-sen University Xia Wei, 23qnpy111Guangzhou Basic Research Program Basic and Applied Basic Research Projects-General Projects Xia Wei, 202201011311Regular Project of Guangdong Provincial Social Science Planning Xia Wei, 202201011311Youth Talent Support Programme of Guangdong Provincial Association for Science and Technology Xia Wei, SKXRC202314
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Abstract

backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the mental well-being of individuals, particularly among the youth. The experience of stressful life events has been linked to increased poor mental health. While the immediate effects have been documented, there is evidence to suggest that the pandemic's impact on mental health could persist in the long run. Additionally, the pandemic has influenced coping strategies and forms of social support.

methodsA phenomenological descriptive study was conducted to elucidate the changes in strategies adopted by youth to cope with stressful life events during the COVID-19 era. Thirty-three Chinese youths aged 15 to 24 years who have experienced regular COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control were invited to complete a semi-structured interview. Colaizzi's method was used to analyze the data. Triangulation was adopted to ensure the validity.

resultsFour key themes were generated, including (1) negative changes in mental health, (2) positive changes in mental health, (3) changes in the adoption of coping strategies, and (4) the utilization of internet-based coping strategies.

conclusionsThe results could guide the development of interventions to help the youth cope with stressful life events and further promote mental health among this population.

trial registrationThis study has prospectively been registered on the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ID: ChiCTR2200060894) on 14/06/2022.

Indexed as

Adaptation, PsychologicalCOVID-19Life Change EventsStress, PsychologicalAdolescentChinaFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMental HealthPandemicsQualitative ResearchSocial SupportYoung AdultCoping strategyCOVID-19Life experienceStressful life eventYouth

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PMCPMC12001591

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