Sociodemographic and Behavioral factors associated with Psychological Well-Being in a Brazilian Academic Community during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract This study aimed to identify sociodemographic and behavioral factors associated with the psychological well-being of university students at two distinct moments during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an observational study with a cross-sectional design and convenience samplin...
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Published in | Psicologia, teoria e pesquisa Vol. 40 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Universidade de Brasília
2024
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Summary: | Abstract This study aimed to identify sociodemographic and behavioral factors associated with the psychological well-being of university students at two distinct moments during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an observational study with a cross-sectional design and convenience sampling, involving 2,808 university students who responded to a virtual form. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (Pearson's chi-square test, multiple binomial logistic regression with a significance level of 5%), after conducting normality tests. The results suggest negative impacts of the pandemic on the mental health of university students. A history of previous psychiatric alterations, having children, and having experienced financial difficulties were among the factors that contributed to the maintenance of some dimensions of psychological well-being.
Resumo Este estudo procurou identificar fatores sociodemográficos e comportamentais associados ao bem-estar psicológico de universitários em dois momentos distintos, durante o primeiro ano da pandemia de COVID-19. Trata-se de um estudo observacional, com desenho transversal e amostragem por conveniência, com 2.808 estudantes universitários que responderam a um formulário virtual. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatísticas descritivas e inferenciais (teste Qui-Quadrado de Pearson, regressão logística binomial múltipla com nível de significância de 5%), após realização de testes de normalidade. Os resultados sugerem impactos negativos da pandemia na saúde mental dos universitários. Histórico de alterações psiquiátricas prévias, ter filhos e ter passado por dificuldades financeiras foram alguns dos fatores que contribuíram para a manutenção de algumas dimensões do bem-estar psicológico. |
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ISSN: | 0102-3772 1806-3446 |
DOI: | 10.1590/0102.3772e40506.en |