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Covid-19 & Mental Health: The Impact On The Future Of Younger Generations, Greyson A. Fox Tran
Covid-19 & Mental Health: The Impact On The Future Of Younger Generations, Greyson A. Fox Tran
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The aim of this research is to identify any existing correlations between the COVID-19 pandemic and negative mental health outcomes in younger populations. This paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of those younger than 25 years of age, specifically focusing on students. It will investigate how various factors of the pandemic have affected people and how they have coped with psychological distress induced by the pandemic. Through a review of scientific data and scholarly literature, the impacts of the pandemic on mental health will be assessed. Coping mechanisms and the effects of physical activity …
The Effect Of Covid-19 On The Mental Health Of College Athletes, Molly Mcardle
The Effect Of Covid-19 On The Mental Health Of College Athletes, Molly Mcardle
Senior Theses
This research aimed to explore how the mental status of student athletes at the University of South Carolina has been affected by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 61 student athletes between the ages of 17 and 24 participated in the study and completed a series of questions including the Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21) and the Group Environment Questionnaire (GEQ). Independent samples t-tests and descriptive analyses were used for comparisons between gender and age. The results showed that female athletes reported statistically significantly higher levels of anxiety and stress than male athletes (p = 0.049 and p = …