Health Status Of University Students Research Articles

Research on Stress Management and Coping Strategies for College Students

This study aims to explore the current issues of stress faced by college students and their coping strategies. With the intensification of social competition and changes in the educational environment, college students are experiencing unprecedented psychological and life pressures. These pressures come from various sources, including academic pressure, interpersonal relationship stress, and job-related pressure. This study collected a wealth of data on college students' perceptions of stress and their coping mechanisms through surveys and in-depth interviews. The research found that college students employ various coping strategies when dealing with stress, and the effectiveness of these strategies varies from person to person. In addition, this study also examines the measures that universities can take to assist students in managing stress. The research findings not only provide empirical data for understanding the current psychological health status of college students but also offer valuable management and intervention recommendations for universities and society.

A Model for Predicting Physical Health of College Students Based on Semantic Web and Deep Learning Under Cloud Edge Collaborative Architecture

A model for predicting physical health of college students based on semantic web and deep learning under cloud edge collaborative architecture is proposed to address the issue of most physical health prediction models being unable to fully describe the characteristics of sports performance changes and having large prediction errors. Firstly, the authors design a measurement data analysis system based on cloud edge collaboration architecture to improve data analysis efficiency. Then, they preprocess the data on the edge side, such as missing samples, and extract data features using an equal dimensional dynamic GOM model. Finally, they deploy the RBFNN-SSA model in the cloud center, input the characteristics of each indicator into the model for predictive analysis, and obtain the physical health status of college students. Based on the physical health test data of Hohai University from 2018 to 2021, an experimental analysis was conducted. The results showed that all three intervention measures had significant effects on maintaining and improving the physical health level of college students.

Effects of physical fitness on mental health of Chinese college students: across-sectional study

BackgroundThe physical and mental health of college students is often mentioned, but there is limited research on a direct relationship between the mental health status of college students and their physical fitness level. This study mainly proves the relationship between Chinese college students’ mental health and physical fitness indicators.MethodThis study collected SCL-90 Scale test results from 5262 students (4012 boys and 1250 girls) through a questionnaire survey and conducted a Sport Quality Test on these students. Statistical software SPSS was applied for differential analysis and logistic regression analysis. Specifically, the differences in sport quality indicators between normal and abnormal mean total scores of psychological tests were analyzed first. Then, the binary logistic regression model was used to explore the impacts of sports quality indicator scores on students’ psychological fitness.ResultsThere are differences in the results of physical fitness tests between students with abnormal psychology and students with normal psychology. The four indexes of students’ vital capacity, speed, explosive power of lower limbs, and endurance running are effective in improving students’ psychologically abnormal state, and endurance running and improving vital capacity are the most effective methods to improve students’ psychologically abnormal state. In the physical tests of Chinese college students, the risk of psychological abnormalities was reduced by 9% for every one-point increase in lung capacity and 10.4% for every one-point increase in endurance running performance.ConclusionsChinese college students’ physical fitness and mental health are related. The best methods for treating psychological disorders are lung capacity improvement and endurance running. According to the physical test results of Chinese college students, for every 1-point increase in lung capacity and endurance running, the risk of psychological abnormalities decreased by 9% and 10.4%, respectively.

Study on the Path of Developing Sports Lifestyle among College Students

The "Opinions on Promoting National Fitness and Sports Consumption to Promote the High-quality Development of the Sports Industry" for the first time combines "promoting national fitness" with "promoting sports consumption". Sports are the dream of national strength and national rejuvenation, as well as a healthy lifestyle for the people. College students, as the fresh force of reform and innovation, and the main force of the country's future, are the main implementers of the goal of becoming a strong sports country. Their health level is related to whether the country's strategic goals can be achieved. Cultivating a healthy sports lifestyle among college students and paying attention to the health of each individual are the ultimate goals pursued by school physical education, while providing a strong human resource for the country's sustainable development. Strengthening the concept of a healthy sports lifestyle among college students helps promote their practice of physical activity. This is not only related to the realization of individual and school sports goals, but also to the construction and development of higher education in China. College students are the pillars of the country and shoulder the responsibility of national construction. Their health level is related to the destiny of the country. Therefore, understanding the health status of college students in sports life and exploring ways to improve their sports lifestyle development are of great significance to both individuals and the country.

THE IMPORTANCE OF IDEOLOGICAL AND POLITICAL EDUCATION TO ENHANCE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' ABILITY TO COPE WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL CRISIS

This paper combines ideological and political education and mental health education in universities and universities innovates the psychological crisis intervention methods for university students, enriches the teaching content of ideological and political education, and provides new work perspectives and ideas for university students psychological crisis intervention. This paper defines the concepts of university students' psychological crisis and intervention and summarises the relevant connotations of university ideological and political education intervention in university students' psychological crisis. Taking the questionnaire data as the research basis, this paper analyses the current mental health status of university students, the status of psychological crisis intervention and the status of psychological crisis intervention involving ideological and political education. Its summaries the problems existing in the emergence stage. Finally, put forward psychological crisis intervention countermeasures for university Students Based on ideological and Political Education perspectives. According to the questionnaire results and the problems summarized, constructive and feasible implementation paths and countermeasures are put forward for ideological and political education to intervene in the psychological crisis of university students.

The greener the living environment, the better the health? Examining the effects of multiple green exposure metrics on physical activity and health among young students

The sedentary and less active lifestyle of modern college students has a significant impact on the physical and mental well-being of the college community. Campus Green Spaces (GSs) are crucial in promoting physical activity and improving students' health. However, previous research has focused on evaluating campuses as a whole, without considering the diverse spatial scenarios within the campus environment. Accordingly, this study focused on the young people’s residential scenario in university and constructed a framework including a comprehensive set of objective and subjective GSs exposure metrics. A systematic, objective exposure assessment framework ranging from 2D (GSs areas), and 2.5D (GSs visibility) to 3D (GSs volume) was innovatively developed using spatial analysis, deep learning technology, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) measurement technology. Subjective exposure metrics incorporated GSs visiting frequency, GSs visiting duration, and GSs perceived quality. Our cross-sectional study was based on 820 university students in Nanjing, China. Subjective measures of GSs exposure, physical activity, and health status were obtained through self-reported questionnaires. The Generalized Linear Model (GLM) was used to evaluate the associations between GSs exposure, physical activity, and perceived health. Physical activity and social cohesion were considered as mediators, and path analysis based on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to disentangle the mechanisms linking GSs exposure to the health status of college students. We found that (1) 2D indicator suggested significant associations with health in the 100m buffer, and the potential underlying mechanisms were: GSs area → Physical activity → Social cohesion → Physical health → Mental health; GSs area → Physical activity → Social cohesion → Mental health. (2) Subjective GSs exposure indicators were more relevant in illustrating exposure-response relationships than objective ones. This study can clarify the complex nexus and mechanisms between campus GSs, physical activity, and health, and provide a practical reference for health-oriented campus GSs planning.

Exploring the Integration of College Vocal Music Program and College Students’ Mental Health Education in the Context of Big Data

Abstract In this paper, we combine two feature extraction algorithms, Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) and wavelet packet transform, to analyze the EGG signals of students exposed to vocal music. We extract features from these signals by determining the instantaneous frequency and node signals based on the mean value of the envelope. The EGG signals were cut into short-time smooth signals. The average sample entropy value of the processed EGG signals was calculated to reflect the EEG activities of students under vocal stimulation. Then the EGG signals were used to reflect the changes in the mental health status of college students. In the vocal stimulation experiment, it was found that the students’ psychological comprehensive relaxation reached 85.47% on average, α and the amplitude of the EEG signals was able to reach about ±20. The total score of the psychological health scale of students in the experimental class after the implementation of integrated teaching reached 99.63, which was much higher than that of the control class, which was 91.26, and the difference was significant (P=0.000<0.05). Metacognitive functioning was also enhanced by the students, resulting in a 27.44% increase in the total score on the scale when compared to the pre-test results. The analysis results of this paper show that vocal music has a positive effect on the improvement of students’ psychological condition, which lays a research foundation for the integration and development of vocal music courses and mental health education.

일부 대학생의 스트레스와 주관적 구강건강 상태의 관계에서 심리적 요인의 매개효과 검증

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relationship between stress and psychological factors in relation to the subjective oral health status of college students. Methods: The study analyzed 406 questionnaires targeting fourth-year college students. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia were investigated as psychological factors. Results: Depression and anxiety were found to partially mediate the relationship between stress and subjective oral health status. Additionally, depression and anxiety partially influenced subjective oral health status among college students. Conclusions: The findings from this study indicated that it is necessary to control the stress, depression, and anxiety levels of college students to improve their oral health-related quality of life.

Mediating Effects of Fear on Mental Health among Undergraduate Students during Open Distance Learning.

Online distance learning (ODL) known as the flexible learning environment can trigger a negative impact on students' mental health. The study aimed to identify the influence of fear as mediator between mental health problem and university students' perception on ODL. This is a cross-sectional study involving a convenient sampling of 258 undergraduate students. Self-administered structured questionnaires adapted from the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), were used to assess the severity of psychological symptoms (depression, anxiety and stress) and fear. The perception towards ODL is also designed to assess the students' perception related to ODL implementation. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Structural Equation Modelling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). Overall, 84.2%, 95.0% and 67.4% of the participants experienced moderate to very severe level of depression, anxiety and stress, respectively. In addition, 82.6% of them suffering with moderate to extreme level of fear, of which 81.8% of participants had a negative view on ODL. The results of SEM-PLS revealed that there are complementary partial mediation effects of fear on the relationship between depression and students' perception during ODL (β = 0.502, t-value = 0.828, P-value = 0.017). The anxiety (β = 0.353, t-value = 5.401, P-value = 0.000) and stress (β = 0.542, t-value = 8.433, P-value = 0.000) have directly influenced on fear. This study demonstrated that university students had the prevalence of psychological symptoms and fear during ODL. In line with this, fear contributes significantly to the mental health status of university students and has negatively impacted the students' perception during ODL implementation.

Experimental research and intervention strategies of physical education teaching based on the influence of physical fitness and health of college students

Higher education stage as an important period of health education guidance, how to accurately grasp the physical health of college students, can not only accelerate the pace of education reform, but also guide students to develop good physical quality. To probe into the problems of college students' physical health, understand the current situation of college physical education, identify the main factors affecting college students' physical health, and put forward effective intervention strategies according to the requirements of practical teaching are the main topics of college education reform in the new era. On the basis of understanding the physical health status of college students and the current situation of physical education reform in colleges and universities, this paper systematically studies the physical life style and physical health status of college students by using analytic hierarchy process and multilevel correlation test, and then puts forward effective intervention strategies according to the impact of physical health and health of college students.

Relationship between mental health, sleep status and screen time among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

ObjectiveOn 20 July 2021, after the outbreak of COVID-19 at Nanjing Lukou International Airport, several universities started closed management and online teaching. This had a large impact on students’ daily...

Physical Fitness: Effects of active lifestyle internalization through physical literacy awarenes based project

Background and Study Aim. Physical fitness is an important indicator of the current and future health status of college students. But in reality, there are still many issues with poor physical fitness. Therefore, this study aims to determine and examine how internalizing an active lifestyle through physical literacy awareness based on project-based learning can improve physical fitness. Materials and Methods. This research uses the experimental method of the times-series type (equivalent times-series design). The population as well as the research sample were all physical education students of Lambung Mangkurat University, even in the 2022–2023 semester of programming physical literacy courses, totaling 140 people. The research sample was divided into three classes: 1) class A-1, numbered 48; 2) class A-2, numbered 45; and 3) class A-3, numbered 47. The three classes received intervention in lectures in the form of internalizing an active lifestyle through project-based learning and physical literacy awareness. The data collection instrument in this study was the TKPN (Student Fitness Test Nusantara) test in 2022. Data analysis using the SPSS version 26 application. Results. The results showed that there was an increase in physical fitness after treatment. The results can be seen from the mean value of test 3 which is 3.376 greater than the value of test 1 which is 2.936 and in test 2 the mean value is 3.051. Next, the results of further tests using the Tukey test show a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05, so there is no significant difference between test 1 and test 2. Conclusions. The results of the study provide information that internalizing an active lifestyle through project-based learning and physical literacy awareness can improve physical fitness. So that these results can be utilized and applied in physical education, especially to maintain physical fitness. Keywords: Physical fitness, active lifestyle, physical literacy, project-based learning

Extraction and analysis of factors influencing college students’ mental health based on deep learning model

Abstract This paper analyzes the factors that affect the mental health of college students, and the focus of this analysis is on emotional-emotional factors. The extroverted presentation of emotional affects is used as visual information to study the mental health status of college students. Based on the advantages of long and short memory neural networks based on deep learning models in processing two-dimensional images, a computer vision task is used to perform visual recognition, target detection, and expression image classification of college students’ facial expressions. The use of video facial expression recognition with multi-feature fusion is utilized to effectively identify the facial expression machine of college students in both laboratory-controlled and outdoor environments. The mental health status of college students was analyzed in terms of facial expression recognition and feature extraction. The recognition rate for general features was 80.3%, 89.3% for six specific facial emotions, and 84.4% for LBP features.

Analysis of mental health status assessment of college students based on interpolation and fitting algorithm

Abstract For common psychological problems among college students, the current mental health assessment methods are analyzed, and the least squares method of curve fitting is chosen for this paper. Based on the interrelationship between personality traits and mental health and the correlation between perceived campus climate and mental health inequalities, factors affecting the mental health status of college students were identified. The OLS and 2SLS algorithms, as well as the stepwise addition of control variables, were used for empirical testing, and a binary regression analysis model was established for individual UPI score values and mean UPI score values, and the results showed a peer effect coefficient of 0.654, which verified the existence of a significant positive peer effect of campus environment on college student’s mental health level.

Power distribution in universities on mixed depression among students from a psychological perspective

BackgroundThe allocation of power in universities has a direct impact on students’ mental health, and whether the allocation of power is reasonable or not can lead to mixed depression symptoms in students’ learning process. Mixed type depression usually not only has symptoms of depression, but also is accompanied by manic symptoms. The fundamental way to improve the internal governance structure of universities is to establish a power balance mechanism, effectively ensuring the balanced allocation of students’ political, academic, and democratic power, and forming a scientific and reasonable power structure.Subjects and MethodsThe study selected 50 students respectively from two universities as the research subjects, divided into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group conducted a balanced allocation of internal governance structure, while the control group adopted traditional management methods. The depression status of two groups of students is compared and analyzed after one month of intervention.ResultsThe study used Excel 2010 and SPSS 23.0 to organize and analyze the data. The results showed that there was no significant difference in mental health indicators between the experimental group and the control group before the power allocation reform (P>0.05), and after intervention, the values of mental health indicators in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05).ConclusionsAccording to the results, it can be seen that the internal power allocation in universities has a certain impact on the mixed depression of college students, and after replanning and rational allocation, the psychological health status of college students can be significantly improved.AcknowledgementGeneral item of pedagogy of national social science foundation (No. BIA210163).

Effects of Smart Bottles on Water Consumption and Health Status of College Students

Hydration is important to a human body because it helps regulate body temperature, protect spinal cord, joints and other sensitive tissues, aid in the digestive system, remove body waste, and keep the brain function optimally. Despite the health benefits, most children and adults do not consume the recommended amount of water daily. Previous research suggested that interventions with a combination of educational/behavioral strategies and legislative/environmental prompts produced the best results to promote water intake. Existing in this technology-driven era, the invention of smart devices has changed the way we live. One type of devices, smart bottles, has been proved to be acceptable tools to monitor and promote water intake volume among kidney stone patients and senior citizens. This research aimed to examine the effects of smart bottles on college students’ water consumption and health status. Daily water intake for 35 days and urine samples were collected from two groups of students enrolled in a walking class at a regional university in southeastern United States. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent-samples t test, and binary logistic regression. Results revealed that the bottle’s smart features did not prompt or motivate the college students to drink more water and those who received the smart bottles did not show healthier results in urinalysis tests. A plausible explanation of the results can be caused by the lifestyle of typical college students who are more likely to consume beverages other than water because of personal preference and social influence.

Determinants of the mental health status of university students in Japan: comparison between pandemic and recession periods during the 7th wave of COVID-19.

Although the number of identified coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and deaths has decreased, the repetitive crest-trough pattern of the spread of COVID-19 has yet to cease. The current situation may affect the mental health status of university students who are distracted in their academic and daily lives by the pandemic. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the determinant factors of the mental health status of Japanese university students before and in the middle of the 7th wave of the pandemic, one of the largest waves to be experienced in Japan. A survey was administered to two groups of students during the recession period between the 6th and 7th waves (n = 156) and during the 7th wave of the pandemic (n = 97). T-tests showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) scores, while the COVID-19 anxiety scores (p < 0.001) and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) scores were significantly higher in the Pandemic period group (p = 0.011). The multiple regression model indicated that PSS scores were the only determinant of GHQ scores in the Pandemic period group. The results indicate that stressful life events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and daily hassles, which are measured by the PSS, affect students' mental health differently. Therefore, the author submits that school counselors should provide counseling to students to reduce anxiety caused by daily hassles, during recession and pandemic periods. Students also require assistance with the reduction of stress and anxiety caused by daily hassles, regardless of the pandemic situation.

Effect of exercise prescription teaching on exercise quality and mental health status of college students.

The teaching mode of fitness exercise prescriptions for college students in physical education conforms to the scientific principles and rules of fitness, which can adapt to the characteristics of students' individual physiological functions and stimulate their interest in learning. To analyze the effect of prescribed exercise teaching on the sports quality and mental health of college students. The participants of the study were 240 students in our class of 2021, of which 142 were men and 98 were women. The 240 students were randomly divided into an experimental group using the exercise prescription teaching model and a control group using the conventional teaching model. The experimental and control groups were divided into four classes of 30 students each. The teaching activities of the two teaching mode groups were strictly controlled, and the same tests were used before and after the experiment to test the subjects' exercise quality (in-cluding standing long jump, 50 m race, 800 m race, sit-ups, sit-and-reach), physical form (including height, weight, Ketorolai index), cardiopulmonary function (including heart rate, blood pressure, spirometry, 12-min running distance, maximum oxygen intake) and mental health (SCL-90, including somatization, obsessive-compulsive, interpersonal, depression, anxiety, hostility, phobia, paranoia, psychotic symptoms) to understand the effects of the exercise prescription teaching mode on students' physical and mental health status. There were differences in the exercise scores of standing long jump, 50 m, 800 m/1000 m running, sit-ups, and sit-and-reach in the experimental group after the experiment compared with those before the experiment, and the above indices of the experimental group were different from those of the control group after the experiment (P < 0.05). There were differences in body weight and Ketorolai index in the experimental group after the experiment compared to those before the experiment, and the indices of the experimental group were also different from those of the control group after the experiment (P < 0.05). After the experiment, there were differences in spirometry, 12-min running distance, and maximum oxygen intake in the experimental group compared to those before the experiment, and the indices of the experimental group were also different from those of the control group after the experiment (P < 0.05). After the experiment, the indicators of somatization, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, and hostility in the experimental group were different from those in the pre-experimental group, and the indexes of the experimental group were also different from those of the control group after the experiment (P < 0.05). Exercise prescription teaching can mobilize college students' consciousness, enthusiasm, and initiative; expand personalities; enhance physical fitness and improve their mental health more than the conventional fitness exercise prescription teaching method.

Influence of Personal Factors on Health-Promoting Behavior in College Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach.

This study aimed to determine how personal factors influence health-promoting behavior in university students using a structural equation modeling approach guided by the Health Promotion Model. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted. The study included 763 health science students from four universities in Cali, Colombia, who answered a questionnaire on personal factors and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II, Spanish version, which was validated in the study population. The direct and indirect relationships between personal factors and health-promoting behaviors were assessed using structural equation modeling. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling. A significant relationship was noted between the biological and psychological personal factors of the measurement model (p < 0.05). Psychological personal factors (self-esteem and perceived health status) positively influence health promoting behavior in university students (Hypothesis 2). It's not possible to demonstrate that health promoting behavior is positively influenced by personal biological factors (Hypothesis 1) and by personal sociocultural factors (Hypothesis 3). There is a need for interventions that help improve the health-promoting lifestyle profile and are focused on enhancing the self-esteem and perceived health status of university students.

College students’ mental health evaluation model based on tensor fusion network with multimodal data during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a series of effects on the mental health of college students, especially long-term home isolation or online learning, which has caused college students to have both academic pressure and employment pressure. How to accurately and effectively assess the mental health status of college students has become a research hotspot. Traditional methods based on questionnaires such as Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) and Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) are difficult to collect data and have poor evaluation accuracy. This paper analyzes the psychological state through text-images of multi-modal data with tensor fusion networks and constructs a mental health assessment model for college students. First, the validity of the model is verified through the MVSA (Multi-View Sentiment Analysis) dataset. Second, the psychological state of college students under the epidemic is analyzed using the collected text-images dataset. The results show that the TFN-MDA (Tensor Fusion Network-Multimodal Data Analysis) based mental health assessment model constructed in this paper can effectively assess the mental health status of college students, with an average accuracy of more than 70%.