Characteristics of Adaptation in Undergraduate University Students Suddenly Exposed to Fully Online Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.731137
• Publication Date: 2021-09-13T05:36:00Z
• Authors: Daiki Ishimaru; Hiroyoshi Adachi; Hajime Nagahara; Shizuka Shirai; Haruo Takemura; Noriko Takemura; Alizadeh Mehrasa; Teruo Higashino; Yasushi Yagi; Manabu Ikeda
• Keywords: Maladaptation; Pandemic

This study aimed to clarify the adaptation features of University students exposed fully online education during novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and identify accompanying mental health problems predictors school adaptation. The has forced many universities transition rapidly delivering education. However, little is known about impact this drastic change on students' cross-sectional used an questionnaire, including assessments impressions education, engagement, health, lifestyle habits. In total, 1,259 were assessed. characteristics analyzed by a two-step cluster analysis. proportion was compared among different groups based A logistic regression analysis membership. P -values < 0.05 considered statistically significant. determined three clusters: group, maladaptation over-adaptation group. last group significantly exhibited most problems. Membership associated with being female (OR = 1.42; 95% CI 1.06–1.91), older 1.21; 1.01–1.44), those who be less beneficial 2.17; 1.64–2.88), shorter sleep time weekdays 0.826; 0.683–.998), longer holidays 1.03–1.43), worse restorative 2.27; 1.81–2.86). results suggest that academic staff should understand distinctive owing rapid educational system develop support systems improve health. They consider ways incorporate classes their lectures perceived benefits Additionally, guidance lifestyle, such as hygiene, may necessary.