The Impact of Study Mode (Online vs. Hybrid) on Early Symptoms of Depression and Coping Strategies among University Students in Poland in Time of COVID-19 Pandemic—Preliminary Study
Introduction: mental health has been one of the most important issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic; mental disorders can be exacerbated by isolation during lockdowns or online learning. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between non-clinical (early) symptoms of depressed mood...
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| author | Anna Drelich-Zbroja Anna Jamroz-Wiśniewska Maryla Kuczyńska Monika Zbroja Weronika Cyranka Katarzyna Drelich Olga Pustelniak Izabela Dąbrowska Katarzyna Markiewicz |
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| description | Introduction: mental health has been one of the most important issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic; mental disorders can be exacerbated by isolation during lockdowns or online learning. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between non-clinical (early) symptoms of depressed moods, personality traits, and coping strategies, as well as whether the learning mode (online versus hybrid) differentiates the experiences of these early symptoms and coping strategies. Methods: 114 university students aged 19 to 34, whose education model was changed from stationary to hybrid or online due to COVID-19 restrictions, participated in the study. The participants completed the online questionnaire, which consisted of two sections: (1) demographic questions to characterize the subjects and 44 questions based on the literature review. (2) Mini-COPE Inventory. Results: the study showed that the fully online study mode has a negative impact on the mental health of students; hybrid students are more likely to use active and positive coping strategies, which effectively help to control negative thoughts and/or reduce negative mental states. Conclusions: the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant psychological effects that will extend to coming years; therefore, implementing systemic psychological care is of utmost importance. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cb866bddc481470b86b5a22eaf7fb6ad2023-12-03T13:29:12ZengMDPI AGBrain Sciences2076-34252021-11-011112157810.3390/brainsci11121578The Impact of Study Mode (Online vs. Hybrid) on Early Symptoms of Depression and Coping Strategies among University Students in Poland in Time of COVID-19 Pandemic—Preliminary StudyAnna Drelich-Zbroja0Anna Jamroz-Wiśniewska1Maryla Kuczyńska2Monika Zbroja3Weronika Cyranka4Katarzyna Drelich5Olga Pustelniak6Izabela Dąbrowska7Katarzyna Markiewicz8Department of Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Neurology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, PolandStudents’ Scientific Society at the Department of Pediatric Radiology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, PolandStudents’ Scientific Society at the Department of Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology Medical, University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, PolandStudents’ Scientific Society at the Department of Pediatric Radiology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, PolandStudents’ Scientific Society at the Department of Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology Medical, University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, PolandInstitute of Psychology and Human Science, University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin, 20-209 Lublin, PolandIntroduction: mental health has been one of the most important issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic; mental disorders can be exacerbated by isolation during lockdowns or online learning. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between non-clinical (early) symptoms of depressed moods, personality traits, and coping strategies, as well as whether the learning mode (online versus hybrid) differentiates the experiences of these early symptoms and coping strategies. Methods: 114 university students aged 19 to 34, whose education model was changed from stationary to hybrid or online due to COVID-19 restrictions, participated in the study. The participants completed the online questionnaire, which consisted of two sections: (1) demographic questions to characterize the subjects and 44 questions based on the literature review. (2) Mini-COPE Inventory. Results: the study showed that the fully online study mode has a negative impact on the mental health of students; hybrid students are more likely to use active and positive coping strategies, which effectively help to control negative thoughts and/or reduce negative mental states. Conclusions: the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant psychological effects that will extend to coming years; therefore, implementing systemic psychological care is of utmost importance.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/12/1578COVID-19depressionhybrid learningMini-COPE inventoryonline learning |
| spellingShingle | Anna Drelich-Zbroja Anna Jamroz-Wiśniewska Maryla Kuczyńska Monika Zbroja Weronika Cyranka Katarzyna Drelich Olga Pustelniak Izabela Dąbrowska Katarzyna Markiewicz The Impact of Study Mode (Online vs. Hybrid) on Early Symptoms of Depression and Coping Strategies among University Students in Poland in Time of COVID-19 Pandemic—Preliminary Study Brain Sciences COVID-19 depression hybrid learning Mini-COPE inventory online learning |
| title | The Impact of Study Mode (Online vs. Hybrid) on Early Symptoms of Depression and Coping Strategies among University Students in Poland in Time of COVID-19 Pandemic—Preliminary Study |
| title_full | The Impact of Study Mode (Online vs. Hybrid) on Early Symptoms of Depression and Coping Strategies among University Students in Poland in Time of COVID-19 Pandemic—Preliminary Study |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of Study Mode (Online vs. Hybrid) on Early Symptoms of Depression and Coping Strategies among University Students in Poland in Time of COVID-19 Pandemic—Preliminary Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of Study Mode (Online vs. Hybrid) on Early Symptoms of Depression and Coping Strategies among University Students in Poland in Time of COVID-19 Pandemic—Preliminary Study |
| title_short | The Impact of Study Mode (Online vs. Hybrid) on Early Symptoms of Depression and Coping Strategies among University Students in Poland in Time of COVID-19 Pandemic—Preliminary Study |
| title_sort | impact of study mode online vs hybrid on early symptoms of depression and coping strategies among university students in poland in time of covid 19 pandemic preliminary study |
| topic | COVID-19 depression hybrid learning Mini-COPE inventory online learning |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/12/1578 |
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