A Network Approach to Understanding Distance Learners' Experience of Stress and Mental Distress Whilst Studying

Autor/inn/en	Samra, Rajvinder; França, Alex Bacadini; Lucassen, Mathijs F. G.; Waterhouse, Philippa
Titel	A Network Approach to Understanding Distance Learners' Experience of Stress and Mental Distress Whilst Studying
Quelle	In: International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 20 (2023), Artikel 27 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Samra, Rajvinder) ORCID (França, Alex Bacadini) ORCID (Lucassen, Mathijs F. G.) ORCID (Waterhouse, Philippa)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Distance Education; Anxiety; Mental Health; Study Habits; Outcomes of Education; Academic Achievement; Undergraduate Students; Depression (Psychology) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Angst; Psychohygiene; Study behavior; Study behaviour; Studienverhalten; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Schulleistung
Abstract	Research has shown that learners' stress and mental distress are linked to poorer academic outcomes. A better understanding of stress and mental distress experiences during study could foster more nuanced course and intervention design which additionally teaches learners how to navigate through to protect their academic performance. The current study draws on data collected via validated self-reported questionnaires completed by final year undergraduate students (n = 318) at a large distance education university. We examined how common features of stress, depression and anxiety link to each other using a network analysis of reported symptoms. The results included findings demonstrating the symptoms with the greatest relative importance to the network. Specifically, these included the stress symptom 'I found it difficult to relax' and the depression symptom 'I was unable to become enthusiastic about anything'. The findings could help institutions design interventions that directly correspond to common features of students' stress and distress experiences. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01