COVID-19-Related Variables and Its Association with Anxiety and Suicidal Ideation: Differences Between International and Local University Students in Taiwan

The present study examined the differences between international and local university students in Taiwan regarding COVID-19-related variables, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. An online cross-sectional survey (sent via an online link in an email) was carried out comprising university students (n=529)...

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Published in:Psychology research and behavior management 2021-01, Vol.14, p.1857-1866
Main Authors: Ahorsu, Daniel Kwasi, Pramukti, Iqbal, Strong, Carol, Wang, Hsiao-Wen, Griffiths, Mark D, Lin, Chung-Ying, Ko, Nai-Ying
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
College students
Comparative analysis
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Epidemics
Fatalities
Fear & phobias
Foreign students
Health care industry
Mental depression
Mental disorders
Mental health
Original Research
Pandemics
Self esteem
Social research
Students, Foreign
Suicidal behavior
Suicidal ideation
Surveys
taiwan
University students
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Summary:The present study examined the differences between international and local university students in Taiwan regarding COVID-19-related variables, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. An online cross-sectional survey (sent via an online link in an email) was carried out comprising university students (n=529). The students were assessed on measures (including validated psychometric instruments) of perceived susceptibility to COVID-19, perceived sufficiency of resources, sources of COVID-19 information, perceived satisfaction with support, anxiety and suicidal ideation. Local students had higher susceptibility to COVID-19 (
ISSN:1179-1578
1179-1578
DOI:10.2147/PRBM.S333226