Abstract
Abstract
Problem: The overall personal wellbeing of college students was greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Knowing factors to enhance wellbeing in this group is needed.
Purpose: The purpose of this secondary analysis was to explore the personal well-being of college aged students during the COVID-19 pandemic and several relationships of interest. The three research questions were: is there a relationship between personal well-being and whether they participated in social activities? Is there a relationship between personal well-being and their year in college? Is there a relationship between personal well-being and their perception of coping with the pandemic?
Theoretical/Conceptual Framework: The psychological attachment theory was utilized to guide the review of literature and aid in the data analysis of this thesis.
Method: This quantitative, descriptive study was a secondary analysis from the primary study exploring the overall impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of college students. Secondary data were explored from undergraduate college students’ (N = 264) personal well-being, COVID-19 results, coping, and involvement in social activities.
Results: Data analysis noted that college aged students fared better when they were involved in social activities (p = 0.046) and had perceived coping strategies (p < .0001) in place. Based on the secondary analysis, social activities were shown to increase the well-being of college aged students.
Conclusion: Colleges need to be prepared for a pandemic-like crisis such as providing resources and support to their students, especially for social activities and to increase coping skills.
Date of Completion of Thesis/SIP
Fall 11-21-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Diane Forsyth
Second Advisor
Amy Koehler
Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Recommended Citation
Vieth, Melissa; Binder, Mindy; and Bauer, Faythe, "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health of College Aged Students" (2022). Nursing Masters Papers. 407.
https://openriver.winona.edu/nursingmasters/407
