Sources of negative emotions and tactics of self-emotion regulation among college students during Covid-19 school closure in China

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ID22085652
AuthorsHai Fu, Fu Hai (Nantong University), Mingfeng Pan (Nantong University), Mingdong Lai (Ningbo University, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume12
Pages1265350-1265350
Publication date2024-03-20
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2024.1265350
PMID38572013
OpenAlexW4393013351
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited37

Background: This study investigated the level of anxiety and depression in Chinese college students since the COVID-19 pandemic and explored the sources of their negative emotions and students' self-emotion regulation strategies. Methods: A stratified cluster sampling questionnaire was used to survey college students during the pandemic via the Anxiety Depression, Self-made Negative Emotion Source, and Negative Emotion Regulation Strategy Scales. Results: The prevalence of anxiety and depression was 23.3 and 20.1%, respectively. These levels were higher in women than in men. Furthermore, senior students reported higher levels than freshmen. Anxiety and depression mainly came from the pressure to grow and the narrowed scope of social activities. Proper relaxation via entertainment and communication with family and friends were popular ways of regulating their negative emotions. Conclusion: College students should confront their negative emotions and understand their source, use psychological methods to regulate their anxiety and depression or seek professional help, improve their psychological resilience, and adopt positive coping measures

Anxiety · China · Negative emotion · Psychiatry · Clinical Psychology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation · Mental Health via Writing · Psychology · Social Psychology

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