ABSTRACT

Using a cross-sectional survey (N = 1,225), this study examines the psychological well-being (stress, anxiety, depression), life satisfaction, supportive parent communication, and likelihood to seek mental and emotional support from different sources between FGCSs and non-FGCSs during the early period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results show that while FGCSs and non-FGCSs report similar levels of stress and depression, FGCSs have higher anxiety and lower life satisfaction and supportive parent communication than non-FGCSs. Although supportive parent communication is negatively associated with stress, anxiety, and depression and positively associated with life satisfaction in both groups, these associations are stronger for FGCSs than non-FGCSs. Further, FGCSs are less likely to seek mental and emotional help from family and friends than non-FGCSs, while these help-seeking behaviors may mitigate their mental distress and enhance their life satisfaction. We address college mental disparity and highlight the lack of interpersonal support for FGCSs’ mental wellness during this health crisis.

摘要

使用横断面调查 (N = 1,225)，本研究调查了 FGCS 和非 FGCS 之间的心理健康（压力、焦虑、抑郁）、生活满意度、支持性父母沟通以及从不同来源寻求精神和情感支持的可能性-COVID-19 大流行早期的 FGCS。结果表明，虽然 FGCS 和非 FGCS 报告的压力和抑郁水平相似，但与非 FGCS 相比，FGCS 具有更高的焦虑和更低的生活满意度以及支持性的父母沟通。尽管支持性父母沟通与压力、焦虑和抑郁呈负相关，并且与两组的生活满意度呈正相关，但 FGCS 的这些关联比非 FGCS 更强。此外，与非 FGCS 相比，FGCS 不太可能向家人和朋友寻求精神和情感帮助，而这些寻求帮助的行为可能会减轻他们的精神痛苦并提高他们的生活满意度。我们解决大学心理差异问题，并强调在这场健康危机期间 FGCS 的心理健康缺乏人际支持。