College students' perceptions on safety measures and campus engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J Am Coll Health
; : 1-9, 2022 Nov 03.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2097041
ABSTRACT
Objective:
We examined students' perceptions and opinions regarding others' COVID-19 mitigation behaviors and how these behaviors impacted feelings of safety and desire for on-campus engagement.Participants:
Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at a midsize regional state university during the Spring 2021 semester (n = 893).Methods:
A cross-sectional survey design was utilized with an online and anonymous questionnaire. Scale means were calculated followed by ANOVAs to determine significance.Results:
Two independent variables impacted students' feelings of safety for on-ground courses and activities living situation (on campus, with roommates) and school year (freshman/sophomores). Underclassmen were more likely to desire in-person campus engagement.Conclusions:
Students showed a willingness to return to campus, but also concern over peer behaviors and remaining safe. Returning to a pre-pandemic social environment is critical for students' mental health, and making students feel safe on campus is an important first step to return campuses to vibrant educational and social communities.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal:
J Am Coll Health
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
07448481.2022.2138717
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