Looking at gender, age, SES, use of camera for lecturer and students, belief of neessity of distanced education, belief about effectiveness, and belief of negtive impact of pandemic on motivation, they looked at the cyclical effect of distanced learning motivation and it's impact on frequency of class attendence, mediated by anxiety, stress, depression and Intolerence of Uncertainty (IU).

- Women showed higher attendence than men
- men's motivation was higher than women's
- use of computers showed more attendence than use of smartphones
- use of computers showed higher motivation compared to use of smartphones
- urban students attended class more often
- urban students had lower levels of motivation
- depression negatively impacted attendence, though stress positively predicted attendence
- stress is not significantly associated with distance learning motivation 
- inhibitory IU was positively associated with depression, anxiety and stress, but negatively with motivation.
- IU predicts increase in relationship between anxiety and stress
- Women show higher rates of anxiety, stress, depression and IU during the pandemic
- gender is not related to student satisfaction with learning.

Psycho-demographic variables effects on higher education students during COVID-19 in Turkey

During the pandemic, students in the Delhi-National Capital Region experienced high levels of stress. There were a variety of coping mechanism that varreid based on the age of student, which ranged from 7 to 59 years old. 51% of respondents reported that they did not utalize their time, which suggests poor mental health. 

COVID-19 effect on student mental health in India

Examines the severity of COVID-19 related fears among Israeli university students. Found that female students were more fearful of COVID-19 on average than male students, and that medical students were less fearful than social work students (no other significant difference was found between majors, although only students studying for front-line service professions were included in sample). No significant difference was found between students who identified with different religions. Self-reported depression, exhaustion, loneliness, nervousness and anger also corresponded with more fear. 

Fear of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health Outcomes among Israeli University Students

For many college students, the transition to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic has not only led to academic difficulties, but also difficulties with their mental health. This study aims to determine the mental health outcomes for college students at a large university in Texas, US through an extensive interview survey. Findings suggest that most students are more stressed and anxious due to the pandemic, and multiple specific stressors were identified to exacerbate their stress level. 

Effects of COVID-19 on college students’ mental health in the United States: interview survey study

The University of Vermont was conducting a study on student emotional health and wellness prior to the COVID-19 shutdown. This allowed for an investigation in which comparisons could be made between students’ mental health and wellness prior to and after COVID’s onset. The findings of this study suggest the COVID pandemic has an impact on student mood and wellness.

Study on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on College Student Mental Health and Wellness; Vermont, United States

Students are facing high levels of stressors during the pandemic, especially black students in South Africa who already face high levels of stress. The pandemic's increase of financial hardship, food insecurity, economic and violent crimes, and domestic violence are adding to the traumatic stressors that the students have to cope with. There are elevated levels of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders affecting the preexisting mental health issues within the student population. 

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Domestic confinement has students fulfilling the role of parent or caregiver for their younger siblings or elderly family members, in addition to the demands of online learning. This causes stress on self-management and self-regulation in regard to time and academic success. COVID-19 disrupted structure, routines, and set goals which lowered motivation and productivity levels. The stress of uncertainty has increased due to the disruption.

Mental health of South African students during COVID-19

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The pandemic led to the social isolation and other triggers of many students which may have had effects on their mental health. 

The Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Students Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes for undergraduate students, especially when it comes to the negative repercussions on their mental health. This study seeks to explore the experience of stress, anxiety, and depression among undergraduate students in a university in Kentucky during an early phase of the pandemic. Results concluded that 88% of students surveyed experienced moderate to severe stress, 44% experienced moderate to severe anxiety, and 36% experienced moderate to severe depression. This study also identified high-risk populations, as well as how often students utilized the mental health services provided by their university.

Stress, anxiety, and depression among undergraduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic and their use of mental health services.

This study was designed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the daily living, mental well-being, and experiences of racial discrimination among college students from communities of color. Findings suggested that students of color experienced elevated disruption on finances, living situations, academic performance, educational plans, and career goals. The findings also suggest that the primary mental health challenges on these students included stress, anxiety, and depression, especially due to the increased amount of racially-motivated violence against the Black and Asian American communities. The study indicates that higher education institutions would greatly benefit from financially and emotionally supporting students of color during the pandemic.

The impact of COVID-19 on college students from communities of color

LGBTQ people tend to have higher risk for mental health issues, in part due to family and social situations. Nearly half of queer students have immediate family members that are unsupportive of their identity or who the student feels uncomfortable coming out to. Aproximately 60% of queer college students experience psychological distress, anxiety and depression throughout the course of the pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic on LGBTQ students' mental health

College students show a very high prevalence of mental disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and low rates of treatment uptake. This study aims to assess treatment access, intentions to seek help, and perceived barriers to help-seeking. Results show that receipt of treatment was low, particularly among names and those with no STBs (suicidal thoughts and behaviors), and men were less likely to intend to access external professional services and were more likely than females to rate embarrassment or worry about being treated differently as important reasons for not seeking treatment.

Readiness to change the barriers to treatment seeking in college students with a mental disorder

- Trauma and Loss
- job insecurity
- food insecurity
- esclation of domestic violence
- exasurbation of pre-morbid conditions
- disrupted social support systems
- uncertainty

Types Stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Student mental heath during the COVID-19 pademic by country

Gender differences on the effects of COVID-19 on student mental health

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant, sustained, and continuing stresses on the socio-psychology of societies and has led to the development of depression, anxiety and PTSD, particularly on college-age populations. This study aimed to assess the psychosocial effects and coping strategies of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results suggested that students reported increased degrees of depression, anxiety, and stress, and dysfunctional coping strategies were less utilized than problem-focused coping strategies.

University students under lockdown, the psychosocial effects and coping strategies during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross sectional study in Egypt

Using a global survey answered by 30,383 higher education students from 62 countries, researchers in this study measured the impacts the COVID 19 pandemic has had on student’s lives. 

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