A First Look at Self-Reported Growth in Undergraduate Students during COVID-19

Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore self-reported growth areas during Fall 2020 in a sample of undergraduate juniors and seniors. Participants and methods: Undergraduate students (N = 124, 65% female, 78% white) completed an online survey responding to the following question, "R...

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Published in:Journal of American college health 2023-10, Vol.71 (7), p.1972-1975
Main Authors: Hathaway, Elizabeth D, O'Shields, Rebecca H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adversity
Appreciation
College Environment
College students
COVID-19
Motivation
Older people
Pandemics
Personal development
Personal experiences
Reflection
Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Selfawareness
Selfreflection
Time management
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore self-reported growth areas during Fall 2020 in a sample of undergraduate juniors and seniors. Participants and methods: Undergraduate students (N = 124, 65% female, 78% white) completed an online survey responding to the following question, "Reflecting back on Fall 2020, how have you grown during this semester?" Results: A majority of students (94.4%) gave at least one positive area of growth during Fall 2020. 62.1% of students reported personal growth during the pandemic with leading areas of increased adaptability, increased self-awareness, increased ability to overcome adversity, and greater appreciation of life. 32.3% of students reported improvements as students with top areas of improved time management, improved motivation, improved responsibility, and improved organization. Conclusions: With concerns about how to best help students transition from the COVID-19 pandemic, universities should consider providing simple, low-cost opportunities for students to engage in self-reflection in supportive campus environments.
ISSN:0744-8481
1940-3208
DOI:10.1080/07448481.2021.1960848