The Effects of Covid-19 on the Mental Health of Undergrad University Students
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2021-05
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Carter, Michael
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Hessling, Robert
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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has had massive impacts on the world. Whether it be school and business closings, travel restrictions, or loss of life, everyone has been affected by this disease. The purpose of my study is to take a deeper look into the mental health implications of this pandemic. Through a Qualtrics survey, I measured the life satisfaction, COVID-19 anxiety levels, and overall social engagement of 832 undergraduate students at Iowa State University. These questions were in Likert scale format, given a numerical value, and then averaged (given a score) to get an accurate picture of an individual’s COVID-19 anxiety, life satisfaction, or social engagement level. Conclusions from this research include the following: Women reported higher levels of COVID-19 anxiety then men on average. Those who can engage in social activities with others outside the home have lower COVID-19 anxiety levels and higher life satisfaction. Younger students are less anxious about COVID-19 than older students. Lastly, those who live in apartments on campus are the most anxious about COVID-19.
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