Title
Facing A New Normal: Uncovering the Psychological Effects of Loneliness on Student Mental Health
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
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.
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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