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Investigation of the effect of stress mindset on the relationship between perceived stress and mental health in students
Töws, J. (2023) Investigation of the effect of stress mindset on the relationship between perceived stress and mental health in students.
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| Abstract: | Stress management issues are a major component affecting students' mental health. This study aimed to (a) test whether a stress mindset moderates the association between perceived stress and mental health outcomes; (b) evaluate the efficacy of an extended version of the imagery-based intervention by Keech et al. (2021) in changing stress mindset and (c) examine the effect of the intervention on mental health outcomes, compared to a control group, and comparing baseline vs. one-week follow-up measurement. Students from the Dutch University of Twente (N = 82) filled out an online survey twice over a period of one week, assessing their stress mindset, perceived stress level, and depressive and anxiety symptoms. A moderated linear regression analysis revealed that the stress mindset moderates the relationship between perceived stress and mental health. Mixed model ANOVAs revealed a significant difference in stress mindset among intervention group participants immediately post intervention, one-week follow-up, and in comparison to the control group. The additional mental imagery task was successful in preserving the intervention's impact. There were also robust effects of the intervention on depressive symptoms, although not on anxiety. The findings suggest that the employed intervention is a potential approach for altering students' stress mindset and improving their wellbeing. |
| 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/94261 |
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