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Title:
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EFFECTS OF THE LOCKDOWN ON PERCEIVED STRESS
AND WELL-BEING: A STUDY ON ITALIAN UNIVERSITY
IN THE FIRST PERIOD OF ISOLATION DUE TO COVID-19 |
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Author(s):
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Oronzo Parlangeli, Paola Palmitesta, Stefano Guidi, Ileana Di Pomponio, Margherita Bracci
and Enrica Marchigiani |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8704-33-7 |
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Editors:
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Demetrios G. Sampson, Dirk Ifenthaler and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2021 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Type:
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Full |
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First Page:
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53 |
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Last Page:
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62 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This study investigated the effect of the isolation during the lockdown period on psychological distress and well-being in
a sample of professors (N=150), students (N=150) and technical administrative staff (N=150) from 3 Italian Universities,
in the region of Tuscany. We administered a self-reported online questionnaire to collect socio-demographic information,
investigate issues in work and study life, and assess the level of perceived stress and psychological well-being. The results
of this study indicate that under conditions of isolation perceived stress levels are increased, and this is related to the
experience of an unpleasant house environment. This is also significantly predicted by the occurrence of issues with online
lectures and administrative activities for university professors or by having issues with managerial support for technical
administrative staff. On the other hand, for university students, a good relationship with other students is of great importance
to maintain a high level of mental well-being and being male is a protective factor. Evidently, aspects related to the
deprivation of opportunities for peer relationships are experienced as particularly problematic. |
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