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The Association of Mental Resilience and Social Support with Students’ Mental Well-Being, while Recovering from the Negative Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jansen, M. (2022) The Association of Mental Resilience and Social Support with Students’ Mental Well-Being, while Recovering from the Negative Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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| Abstract: | The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures that had to be implemented generated concerning psychological consequences to which especially students seemed to be vulnerable. It has been shown that both mental resilience and social support are protective factors regarding people’s mental well-being. Therefore, in this study, it was hypothesized that students who experience higher levels of mental resilience experience higher levels of mental well-being. Secondly, it was expected that social support moderated the relationship between mental resilience and mental well-being. A cross-sectional survey study was conducted among students. On the measurement scales of mental resilience, social support, and mental well-being, the students scored moderate to high. A significant positive relationship was found between mental resilience and mental well-being (p < .001). However, there was no significant interaction effect found with social support as moderator in this relationship (p = .53). Concluding, it has been shown that mental resilience is associated with the well-being of students, while recovering from the pandemic’s negative consequences. Additionally, there might be other factors that are associated with mental well-being after lifting the restrictions. Further research is recommended to obtain more knowledge and to be better prepared for support during recovery processes after future crises. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/91189 |
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