Abstract
In anticipation of the burden loneliness will have in combination with distressing psychological and emotional burdens carried over from the COVID-19 prevention strategies i.e., social distancing, quarantine measures, and lockdowns, colleges and universities are facing a broad spectrum of challenges as they shift to adapt to a new normal. Besides the physical health impact of COVID-19, this global pandemic has unleashed a psychological toll on society that has yet to be fully realized for its potential long-lasting effects. As campuses navigate the broader impacts of COVID-19, understanding the psychological effects of loneliness will be a primary focus in understanding it’s exacerbating effect on student mental health as the connection between loneliness and mental health outcomes are especially relevant among college students, a high-risk population for developing mental health conditions.
Date of Award
Spring 5-4-2021
Document Type
Capstone Paper
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Counseling and Human Services
First Advisor
Anquinetta V. Calhoun
Location
Rochester
Recommended Citation
Thoreson, Courtney, "Facing A New Normal: Uncovering the Psychological Effects of Loneliness on Student Mental Health" (2021). Counselor Education Capstones. 147.
https://openriver.winona.edu/counseloreducationcapstones/147
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Adult and Continuing Education Commons, Counselor Education Commons, Higher Education Commons
