Mental health and wellbeing of further and higher education students returning to face-to-face learning after Covid-19 restrictions.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aimed to examine the mental health and wellbeing of further and higher education students and the associating factors after returning to face-to-face (in-person) learning after Covid-19 restrictions.

Methods

A cross-sectional study informed by student consultations was conducted using a survey design. Mental health and wellbeing were assessed using self-report items on the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (SWEMWBS). Descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple linear regression analyses were conducted on data collected between December 2021 and June 2022.

Results

N = 1160 students participated; 69.6% between 16 and 25 years, 67.9% studying in the UK, 66.5% studying away from home, 60.2

SUBMITTER: Liverpool S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9870122 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature