Coping Strategies and Trauma-Related Distress of College Students During Covid-19

Straup, Madison L.; Prothro, Kalyn; Sweatt, Abigail; Shamji, Jabeen F.; Jenkins, Sharon Rae

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“…In addition to prevalence rates, various studies have investigated determinants of PTSD and risk and protective factors. Prior history of psychiatric illness, younger age, occupation, female gender, and high exposure level correlate with greater vulnerability to PTSD symptomology [13,14]. In contrast, the use of adaptive coping strategies and personality-related qualities such as resilience and a sense of coherence have been reported to protect individuals against PTSD [15,16].…”

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Demographic Factors, COVID-19-related Factors, and PTSD Symptom Clusters: Exploring Associations and Implications for Mental Health

Padmanabhanunni,

Pretorius

2023

OBM Neurobiol

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The COVID-19 pandemic was characterized as a continuous traumatic stressor and associated with high levels of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study examines the associations between demographic factors, COVID-19-related factors (fear of COVID-19 and perceived stress), and PTSD, as well as the associations between PTSD and indices of mental health. The participants in the study were university students (n = 322) who completed the PTSD Checklist for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5 (DSM-5), the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, short forms of the Beck Hopelessness Inventory, the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, and the trait scale of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. We used multiple regression analyses to determine significant predictors of PTSD and mental health. The results revealed distinctive associations between PTSD symptom clusters and the study’s variables. Perceived stress and fear of COVID-19 emerged as the strongest predictors of all PTSD symptom clusters. Participants who tested positive for COVID-19 reported high levels of intrusive re-experiencing. Age predicted negative alterations in cognition, mood, and hyperarousal. Furthermore, negative alterations in cognition and mood were the most significant predictors of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness, while hyperarousal was a significant predictor of anxiety and depression. The findings suggest that the potential benefits of implementing a rapid assessment of mental health among students at the outset of a disease outbreak can facilitate targeted intervention efforts. In addition, interventions that enhance resilience and coping may serve a protective function in mental health outcomes. Given the central role of maladaptive cognitions in the persistence of PTSD, interventions that focus on enhancing adaptive appraisals may bolster students' capacity to cope with adversity.

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Demographic Factors, COVID-19-related Factors, and PTSD Symptom Clusters: Exploring Associations and Implications for Mental Health

Padmanabhanunni,

Pretorius

2023

OBM Neurobiol

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An exploratory study on college student pandemic recovery

Vaterlaus,

Brennan,

Craven

et al. 2024

The Social Science Journal

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Emerging Adult Life Satisfaction and Mental Health: The Mediating Role of Self-Compassion and Social Support

Clarke

2024

Emerging Adulthood

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Emerging adulthood (EA) is a time of possibilities, self-exploration, and personal growth. However, EA college students experience a high prevalence of mental illness and low engagement in mental health treatment. It is vital to find sustainable ways to increase life satisfaction despite mental distress. This study examined the mediating effects of social support and self-compassion on mental distress and life satisfaction among 200 EA college students. The parallel mediation revealed that self-compassion and social support significantly reduced the negative impact of mental distress on life satisfaction. A follow-up regression identified the self-compassion subscales common humanity (β = .17, p<. 01), and reversed scored self-judgement (β = .13, p<. 05), along with social support from friends (β = .17, p<. 01), and family (β = .32, p<. 01), as predictors of life satisfaction. For EA students experiencing anxiety, depression, and loneliness, self-kindness and accepting that life struggles are a common human experience, coupled with support from family and friends, can improve mental health and life satisfaction.

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Coping Strategies and Trauma-Related Distress of College Students During Covid-19

Cited by 4 publications

References 44 publications

Demographic Factors, COVID-19-related Factors, and PTSD Symptom Clusters: Exploring Associations and Implications for Mental Health

Demographic Factors, COVID-19-related Factors, and PTSD Symptom Clusters: Exploring Associations and Implications for Mental Health

An exploratory study on college student pandemic recovery

Emerging Adult Life Satisfaction and Mental Health: The Mediating Role of Self-Compassion and Social Support

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