The Psychological Wellbeing Among College Students During Covid-19 at Puducherry

Abstract

Background of the Study: COVID-19 in college students shown 10% increased the total number of reported cases. While all college students are capable of getting the virus that causes covid-19, such stressful situation are generally like to cause psychological problems. It is important to assess the level of psychological wellbeing among college students during COVID-19. Objectives: A study to assess the level of psychological wellbeing among college students during COVID-19. Materials and Methods: A Quantitative research approach and descriptive design was adopted for this study. The study was conducted among the college students at Villianur, Puducherry. 50 samples were selected by using convenient sampling technique. They were assessed by using demographical variables and standard Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS). Data collection was carried out for 3 days. The data were organized and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Association between psychological wellbeing with demographic variables are analyzed using chi-square test. Results: The result shows that frequency and percentage distribution of demographic variables in this study group, 17 (34%) were age as 19 years, 29 (58%) were males. Regarding educational level 17 (34%) were studying I Year and 37 (37%) primary caretaker was mother. Regarding 27 (54%) had only one sibling and 25 (50%) father’s occupation were Nongovernment employee, and 33 (66%) mother’s occupation was home maker. Regarding economic status 27 (54%) were middle class and 40 (80%) not using mobile phone. Regarding hobbies 21 (42%) playing indoor games. The highest percentage of them had a moderate psychological wellbeing (60%), 10% had a poor psychological wellbeing and 30% had a good psychological wellbeing. So, P < 0.05 of all the demographic variables are significantly associated with psychological wellbeing.