Coping strategies and psychological well-being in Psychology students in post pandemic times

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https://doi.org/10.5377/paradigma.v31i52.19490

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coping strategies, psychological well-being, university student, psychology

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between coping strategies and psychological well-being in 256 final year Psychology students at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras en el Valle de Sula in times of post-COVID-19 pandemic. A quantitative approach is used, and a non-experimental, transversal, descriptive and correlational design is used. The data were collected using the COPE-28 (Spanish version of Carver's Brief COPE) and the Ryff Psychological Well-being Scale. The results revealed that students predominantly used cognitive coping strategies, especially active coping and planning, while disengagement was less frequent. Regarding social support, emotional support and relief prevailed, the latter being less used. Spiritual coping did not show a significant relationship with psychological well-being, unlike previous studies. On the other hand, the students showed a moderate level of psychological well-being. It is concluded that it is crucial to promote active coping strategies and strengthen support networks in educational environments to improve the mental health of post-pandemic students.

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Zuly Marlene Fernández López, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras

Profesora titular II del departamento de Psicología de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras en el Valle de Sula (UNAH CORTES), máster en Psicología Clínica, con amplia experiencia docente a nivel de grado y posgrado, asesora de tesis en diversas instituciones a nivel de maestría, con vasta experiencia profesional en el área de la Psicología Industrial.

Carmen Siomara López Santos, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras

Profesora titular II del departamento de Psicología de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras en el Valle de Sula (UNAH CORTES), máster en Psicología Educativa, con amplia experiencia docente a nivel de grado y posgrado, asesora de tesis en diversas instituciones a nivel de maestría, con vasta experiencia profesional en el campo de la Psicología Social.

Alba Luz Zelaya Guardado, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras

Profesora titular II del departamento de Psicología de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras en el Valle de Sula (UNAH CORTES), máster en Psicología Social, con amplia experiencia docente y administrativa a nivel de grado y posgrado, asesora de tesis en diversas instituciones a nivel de maestría, pasante del doctorado en Psicología Social. Experiencia profesional en el área social.

Carmen María Zúniga Valle, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras

Profesora titular II del departamento de Psicología de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras en el Valle de Sula (UNAH CORTES), Doctora en Psicología Clínica, máster en Psicología Educativa, con amplia experiencia docente a nivel de grado y posgrado, asesora de tesis en diversas instituciones a nivel de maestría. Con experiencia profesional en el campo de la Psicología Educativa.

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2024-12-13

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Fernández López, Z. M., López Santos, C. S., Zelaya Guardado, A. L., & Zúniga Valle, C. M. (2024). Coping strategies and psychological well-being in Psychology students in post pandemic times. Paradigma: Revista De Investigación Educativa, 31(52), 37–56. https://doi.org/10.5377/paradigma.v31i52.19490

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Vol. 31 No. 52 (2024)

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