Psychological experience of university students during prolonged quarantine in China: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the psychological experiences of university students in prolonged quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

A qualitative descriptive study based on semistructured interviews; data were analysed using a thematic topic analysis approach.

Setting

Interviews were conducted via WeChat video.

Participants

20 full-time undergraduate students from seven districts in Shanghai Province who experienced prolonged quarantine were interviewed from June to August 2022.

Results

The data analysis revealed three themes with corresponding subthemes related to the psychological experiences of university students during prolonged quarantine: (1) dynamic and complex psychological experiences, encompassing the feelings of relief, confusion, anxiety,

SUBMITTER: Yao A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10936477 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature