Corresponding Author's : Daya Bhardwaj

Co-Author's : Vani Jain, Somya Jain, Shalini Dandriyal, Aastha Jain, Sarul Malik

Abstract :

To assess the impact of covid-19 pandemic on mental health of undergraduate students of India, we conducted a web-based survey through an online questionnaire which was floated among the students through social media. A total of 313 students participated in the survey and their data was analyzed using statistical tool. Impact of various demographic parameters on the mental health of students were assessed using Ryff’scale, perceived stress scale and stress coping scale. As per their response, volunteers were classified into different overall well-being status, wherein we found a large proportion (68.7%) of the volunteers falls under ‘Average’ class of well-being followed by 24% of the population who claims a state of ‘Above average’ well-being. Around 64.9 % of volunteers reported a ‘moderate’ perceived stress levels and 77% reported above average level of stress copping tendency. Through statistical analysis, we found that the place of residence and prior psychiatric illness was found to be potential risk factors for the psychological problem of the students during this pandemic. This research would not only help psychologist to assist student to overcome from stress burden due to Covid-19 pandemic but also help policy makers and government authorities to take concrete steps to tackle the issue of increasing mental stress among youngsters.

Keywords :

Covid-19, Stress, Mental health. Psychological Well Being

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Unique Paper ID: 50

Publication Volume & Issue: VOLUME 2 , ISSUE 2

Page(s): 1- 9

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