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Mental Health and Well-Being on School Campus in the Post-pandemic Era

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2023) | Viewed by 21466

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Dr. Jian-Hong Ye

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Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
Interests: digital learning; higher education; vocational education; STEAM education; students' well‑being
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Prof. Dr. Mei-Yen Chen

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Graduate Institute of Sport, Leisure and Hospitality Management, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City 106, Taiwan
Interests: organizational behavior; sport management; sport events; environment and tourism
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Prof. Dr. Yung-Wei Hao

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Graduate Institute of Curriculum and Instruction, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City 106, Taiwan
Interests: student performance assessment; teacher education; teacher professional development
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues, 

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic caused global panic and anxiety, and many restrictive measures were put in place to effectively control the pandemic, which also led to drastic changes in the operation of the school campus system. These changes have also brought a high level of attention to the mental health and well-being of school campus members. As the world moves into the post-pandemic era at the end of 2021, education systems around the world are struggling to recover, but there are still many uncertainties on campuses, making it important to explore how staff and students can have and maintain good mental health and well-being. Therefore, this Research Topic encourages the submission of empirical and synthesis papers that cover, but are not limited to, the following topics:

  1. Approaches to promoting mental health and well-being on campus.
  2. Exploring the factors affecting mental health and well-being on campus.
  3. Exploring the addictive factors of students' behavior in the post-pandemic era.
  4. Changes in the mental health and well-being of campus members during different periods of the pandemic.
  5. The impact of positive psychology on campuses in the post-pandemic era.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Education Sciences or Joint Special Issue in IJERPH.

Dr. Jian-Hong Ye
Prof. Dr. Mei-Yen Chen
Prof. Dr. Yung-Wei Hao
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • behavioral addiction
  • emotion
  • mental health
  • positive psychology
  • post-pandemic&nbsp
  • era
  • school
  • well-being

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Does Subjective Well-Being Improve Self-Rated Health from Undergraduate Studies to Three Years after Graduation in China?
by Xinqiao Liu, Yifan Zhang and Yunfeng Luo
Healthcare 2023, 11(21), 2813; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11212813 - 24 Oct 2023
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The health status of emerging adults is at risk. Although subjective well-being is one of the factors closely associated with health, their longitudinal relationship is not clear among emerging adults. The study aimed to investigate the prospective relationship between self-rated health and subjective [...] Read more.
The health status of emerging adults is at risk. Although subjective well-being is one of the factors closely associated with health, their longitudinal relationship is not clear among emerging adults. The study aimed to investigate the prospective relationship between self-rated health and subjective well-being in emerging adults. The study collected longitudinal data from a total of 1021 Chinese college students (537 males and 484 females) for five years, including two years in college and three years after graduation. In the baseline survey, the average age of the sample was 21.57 years old. Descriptive statistics indicated that both self-rated health and subjective well-being significantly decreased from the senior year of college to the year after graduation. Correlation analysis revealed that self-rated health and subjective well-being had a significant positive relationship. In the five-wave random intercept cross-lagged panel model, subjective well-being unidirectionally predicted self-rated health. In other words, the subjective well-being in the previous year could positively predict self-rated health in the following year, but the previous self-rated health could not predict subsequent subjective well-being. Given the significance of emerging adulthood to individual development, more attention and care should be dedicated to improving subjective well-being so as to maintain good health and engagement in work. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mental Health and Well-Being on School Campus in the Post-pandemic Era)
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Using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to Improve Psychological Adaptation among Future Coaches in the Post-Pandemic Era
by Tomas Saulius and Romualdas Malinauskas
Healthcare 2023, 11(6), 803; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11060803 - 9 Mar 2023
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This study aims to demonstrate that applying rational emotional behavior theory (REBT) concepts can help to improve the psychological adaptation of future coaches in the post-pandemic era. The current research utilizes a qualitative approach with a sample of 14 future coaches, namely, students [...] Read more.
This study aims to demonstrate that applying rational emotional behavior theory (REBT) concepts can help to improve the psychological adaptation of future coaches in the post-pandemic era. The current research utilizes a qualitative approach with a sample of 14 future coaches, namely, students of the study program “Training systems” at Lithuanian Sports University. These students are also active athletes (basketball players). Interview questions were developed based on the ABC(DE) model, and answers were analyzed following the methodology of content analysis. In general, our findings fit the ABC(DE) framework. However, there are several important exceptions. During discussions, participants presented their basic beliefs in the form of statements rather than demands. The ABC(DE) framework predicts the latter. Furthermore, participants’ automatic thoughts are not logical derivatives of their basic beliefs, contrary to the REBT theory. However, it is possible to interpret basic beliefs as an explanation for automatic thoughts, meaning that this interpretation seemingly does not contradict the theoretical principles of REBT. As such, REBT appears to be helpful for better understanding the psychological adaptation problems that arose during the pandemic and are relevant in the post-pandemic era. Full article
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Short Video Addiction on the Interaction of Creative Self-Efficacy and Career Interest to Innovative Design Profession Students
by I-Tung Lin, Yu-Min Shen, Mei-Jen Shih and Chien-Chang Ho
Healthcare 2023, 11(4), 579; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11040579 - 15 Feb 2023
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In recent years, a variety of emerging online media, such as TikTok, Kuaishou, YouTube and other short video application platforms, have appeared. The problem of short video addiction has become an issue to education experts and the general public, as students’ excessive use [...] Read more.
In recent years, a variety of emerging online media, such as TikTok, Kuaishou, YouTube and other short video application platforms, have appeared. The problem of short video addiction has become an issue to education experts and the general public, as students’ excessive use of short video has become increasingly serious with many hidden concerns to the students’ learning effectiveness. In addition, to meet the growing demand for innovative design talents worldwide, the Taiwan government has been committed to promoting policies related to the cultivation of innovative and creative talents nowadays, particularly for innovative design profession students who often use the Internet and short videos for learning. Therefore, the study aims to use questionnaires to understand the habits and addiction of the innovative design profession students in using short videos, and to further investigate the relation of short video addiction to the students’ creative self-efficacy (CSE) and career interests. A total of 561 valid questionnaires were collected after eliminating invalid questionnaires and reliability analysis. Structural equation modeling and model validation were conducted afterwards. The results showed that short video addiction had a negative effect on CSE; CSE had a positive effect on career interests; and CSE had an indirect effect between short video addiction and career interests. Full article
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Types and Sources of Social Support Accessible to University Students with Disabilities in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Ahmed A. Ahmed, Ali A. Almishaal, Sehar-un-Nisa Hassan, Reham M. Kamel, Mohammed Raafat M. Atteya, Sofian T. Obeidat, Hesham S. Abdelmaguid, Abdullah A. Alanazi, Liza Mendizabal Villacorte and Fahad D. Alghatani
Healthcare 2023, 11(4), 464; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11040464 - 6 Feb 2023
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University students with disabilities face an increased risk of experiencing negative implications in educational, psychological, and social spheres during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed at assessing various dimensions of social support and its sources during the COVID-19 pandemic that availed university students [...] Read more.
University students with disabilities face an increased risk of experiencing negative implications in educational, psychological, and social spheres during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed at assessing various dimensions of social support and its sources during the COVID-19 pandemic that availed university students with disabilities. This cross-sectional descriptive study collected data from 53 university students with disabilities. We administered the Social Support Scale (SSC) to assess five dimensions: informational, emotional, esteem, social integration and tangible support, and access to social support from four sources: family, friends, teachers, and colleagues. Multiple regression analysis showed that university students with disabilities mainly relied upon their friends for informational support (β = 0.64; p < 0.001), emotional support (β = 0.52; p < 0.001), and social integration support (β = 0.57; p < 0.001). Family members (β = 0.406; p < 0.01) and colleagues (β = 0.36; p < 0.01) provided esteem support to students with disabilities. Support from teachers demonstrated an association with informational support (β = 0.24; p < 0.05). The findings from the current study suggest that students with disabilities primarily sought informational, emotional, and social integration support from their peers. Although teachers were the primary source of informational support, emotional and esteem support were not found to be significantly associated with them. These findings necessitate exploring the underlying factors and how to enhance them during unusual circumstances such as online distance education and social distancing. Full article
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The Relationship between Short Video Flow, Addiction, Serendipity, and Achievement Motivation among Chinese Vocational School Students: The Post-Epidemic Era Context
by Weiguaju Nong, Zhen He, Jian-Hong Ye, Yu-Feng Wu, Yu-Tai Wu, Jhen-Ni Ye and Yu Sun
Healthcare 2023, 11(4), 462; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11040462 - 5 Feb 2023
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Since the COVID-19 outbreak, people have been spending more time in the online world because of restrictions on face-to-face communication due to epidemic prevention controls. This has also brought the issue of Internet addiction, including the overuse and negative effects of short videos, [...] Read more.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, people have been spending more time in the online world because of restrictions on face-to-face communication due to epidemic prevention controls. This has also brought the issue of Internet addiction, including the overuse and negative effects of short videos, to the forefront of attention. Past research has found that Internet addiction has a negative impact on well-being. However, there is a special concept of positive emotion called “serendipity” (小确幸). Serendipity provides a small, fleeting but positive experience, yet it is often associated with negative perceptions from an outside perspective. However, the relationship between short video addiction and serendipity is not yet known. Based on this, a theoretical model was developed in the context of the I-PACE model. To understand the relationship between short video addiction and serendipity among college students, in this study, we conducted snowball sampling and distributed online questionnaires using the Wenjuanxing platform. The target population of the questionnaire distribution was vocational college students in China, of whom 985 valid study participants responded, yielding a valid return rate of 82.1%. Of the respondents, 410 (41.6%) were male and 575 (58.4%) were female. The results were as follows: a. short video flow had a positive relationship with serendipity, a negative relationship with achievement motivation, and a positive effect on short video addiction; b. short video addiction had a positive effect on serendipity and a negative effect on achievement motivation; and c. serendipity had a negative impact on achievement motivation. This shows that short video addiction, like other Internet addictions, can have a negative impact on students’ learning. Full article
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Daily Life Patterns, Psychophysical Conditions, and Immunity of Adolescents in the COVID-19 Era: A Mixed Research with Qualitative Interviews by a Quasi-Experimental Retrospective Study
by Ji-Eun Yu, Denny Eun and Yong-Seok Jee
Healthcare 2022, 10(6), 1152; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10061152 - 20 Jun 2022
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Background: This study investigated the daily lifestyle changes, prevalence of psychological depression, physical health status, and immunity of adolescents in Korea resulting from increased isolation and social restriction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: All subjects included 17-year-old male adolescents. A [...] Read more.
Background: This study investigated the daily lifestyle changes, prevalence of psychological depression, physical health status, and immunity of adolescents in Korea resulting from increased isolation and social restriction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: All subjects included 17-year-old male adolescents. A total of 117 subjects were assigned to one of four groups according to the degree of depression based on item #6 in the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) questionnaire as follows: no-depression group (NDG, n = 71; 61.0%), low-depression group (LDG, n = 23; 19.0%), moderate-depression group (MDG, n = 15; 13.0%), and high-depression group (HDG, n = 8; 7.0%). This study analyzed the data using quantitative and qualitative methods to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affects adolescents’ daily lives, psychophysiological conditions, and immune function. Results: This study found that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly affects the daily lifestyle pattern, psychophysical condition, and immunocytes of adolescents. In terms of depression, 39.0% of adolescents felt depressed, and 7% of them felt depressed almost every day. Overall, HDG considered themselves unhealthy and felt prone to immune diseases, such as colds. HDG were prone to sleep late, eat more frequently, and work out less. Regarding physical fitness factors, the cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, and power of HDG were significantly lower than those of NDG, LDG, and MDG. Moreover, HDG had the worst body composition, including the lowest muscle mass. Finally, natural killer (NK) cells and T cells were significantly different among groups, with the levels in HDG being significantly lower than those of the other three groups. Conclusions: Since the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affects the daily lives, psychophysical conditions, and immunocytes of adolescents, there is an urgent need to create and provide solutions to adolescents with depression though the number of subjects is few. Full article
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Fortifying the Foundations: A Comprehensive Approach to Enhancing Mental Health Support in Educational Policies Amidst Crises
by Christian J. Wiedermann, Verena Barbieri, Barbara Plagg, Pasqualina Marino, Giuliano Piccoliori and Adolf Engl
Healthcare 2023, 11(10), 1423; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11101423 - 14 May 2023
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In recent times, global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and geopolitical conflicts have significantly impacted pupils’ mental health. This opinion article presents evidence-based recommendations to bolster mental health support within educational systems, aiming to alleviate the psychological burden faced by [...] Read more.
In recent times, global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and geopolitical conflicts have significantly impacted pupils’ mental health. This opinion article presents evidence-based recommendations to bolster mental health support within educational systems, aiming to alleviate the psychological burden faced by students during these challenging times. This article argues that a proactive, holistic approach to mental health is essential for building a resilient educational infrastructure. More than ever, we support the call for the integration of mental health education into the core curriculum, equipping students with vital coping skills and fostering emotional intelligence. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of training educators and staff to identify and address mental health issues. Furthermore, this article highlights the need for interdisciplinary collaboration involving general practitioners, mental health professionals, community organizations, and policymakers in crafting and implementing support strategies. Educational institutions can effectively leverage the expertise of diverse stakeholders to create targeted interventions by cultivating partnerships. Finally, the significance of continuously evaluating and refining mental health support policies to ensure their efficacy and adaptability in the face of evolving crises is emphasized. Through these comprehensive recommendations, this opinion article seeks to catalyze a transformation in educational policies, prioritize mental health support, and empower pupils to thrive during tumultuous times. Full article
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