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<p>The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affected diverse sectors including university education. University students represent a vulnerable group that continues to experience post-pandemic stress. This longitudinal study took place over three academic semesters to assess the stress levels and coping styles of fourth-year students admitted during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan. We utilized a longitudinal design, incorporating the Brief COPE and PSS-10 scales, to survey a convenience sample of 1,861 students, predominantly male (71.7%) and explore the factors influencing their stress and coping styles in April 2022, October 2022, and April 2023. We found that students across these semesters reported sustained and relatively high post-pandemic stress levels and used varied coping strategies, particularly problem-focused coping strategies. Moreover, the demographic characteristics of the participating students correlated significantly with their perceived stress and coping styles. The results highlighted the pressing need for increased attention and support to ensure the mental health and well-being of university students in post-pandemic times. Additionally, they indicate that further research initiatives investigating the impact of different coping strategies and styles on the academic performance and satisfaction of students are needed. Our findings can inform policymaking, educational practices, and future research on post-pandemic stress and coping styles and strategies.</p>

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Three-wave assessment of stress and coping mechanisms in post-COVID-19 university students

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    2026年5月6日

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  • Abdulfattah Yaghi,
  • Majed Yaghi,
  • Manal Khammash

摘要

The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affected diverse sectors including university education. University students represent a vulnerable group that continues to experience post-pandemic stress. This longitudinal study took place over three academic semesters to assess the stress levels and coping styles of fourth-year students admitted during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan. We utilized a longitudinal design, incorporating the Brief COPE and PSS-10 scales, to survey a convenience sample of 1,861 students, predominantly male (71.7%) and explore the factors influencing their stress and coping styles in April 2022, October 2022, and April 2023. We found that students across these semesters reported sustained and relatively high post-pandemic stress levels and used varied coping strategies, particularly problem-focused coping strategies. Moreover, the demographic characteristics of the participating students correlated significantly with their perceived stress and coping styles. The results highlighted the pressing need for increased attention and support to ensure the mental health and well-being of university students in post-pandemic times. Additionally, they indicate that further research initiatives investigating the impact of different coping strategies and styles on the academic performance and satisfaction of students are needed. Our findings can inform policymaking, educational practices, and future research on post-pandemic stress and coping styles and strategies.