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Covid-19 And The College Student Experience, Benjamin Cochran
Covid-19 And The College Student Experience, Benjamin Cochran
Senior Theses
In March of 2020, COVID-19 consumed the globe, affecting individuals’ physical and mental health. Physical health disparities among states of different political affiliations became clearer as the pandemic continued unrelentingly, but mental health disparities were not. This thesis attempted to note any mental health disparities among college students in states of both political affiliations across the country through an online survey. The 23-question survey was completed by 97 undergraduates at six universities - three in liberal states and three in conservative states. Respondents at universities in the liberal states rated their university and the state in which it is located …
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
Senior Theses
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 = …
The Utilization And Effectiveness Of Telemedicine In The Wake Of Covid-19, Maxwell Sharawy
The Utilization And Effectiveness Of Telemedicine In The Wake Of Covid-19, Maxwell Sharawy
Senior Theses
The COVID-19 pandemic devastated the world, in every industry. Almost none were hit as hard as the healthcare system. Through the use of telemedicine, healthcare providers were able to care for their patients without rise of infection. Through a review of published literature and interviews conducted with three practicing physicians of various specialties, a diagnosis was developed to determine if the care provided through telemedicine was as effective as in-person care. It was hypothesized that when used properly, telemedicine can be used as an effective replacement for in-person care across a wide range of specialties. After review of the literature …