Relação entre saúde mental, perfil social e estilo de vida de estudantes de graduação e seu percurso acadêmico
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2025-07-09
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Fiorese, Juliana
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Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
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External factors and individual characteristics have a relevant influence on the mental health of undergraduates, affecting their interpersonal relationships, academic performance and adaptation to university demands. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression, lifestyle, sociodemographic profile and the academic career of undergraduate students. 177 students from the Biological Sciences courses (Bachelor’s and Licentiate) at the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Alegre campus, took part in the study, divided into three groups: beginners, intermediate and graduates. For data collection, the N.I.S.E.S.T.E. (Student Stress Level) and SRQ-20 (Self Reporting Questionnaire) inventories were used, and the results were analyzed using Jamovi software. It was found that 66,7% of the students had moderate levels of stress, 33,3% had high levels and 76,3% had signs of Common Mental Disorders. Relevant academic challenges were also identified: 85,3% reported excessive workloads, 75,7% pointed to the Course Conclusion Paper (TCC) as the greatest difficulty and 41,8% said they were undecided about their professional future. Only 34,5% of the students perceived a considerable closeness with their teachers, although 81,4% recognized their mastery of the content and 75,2% reported freedom to ask questions. To gain a deeper understanding of these relationships, a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was carried out, which revealed clusters of students with different patterns of academic experience and mental health. It is concluded that emotional, academic and institutional factors have a direct impact on student well being, and that it is essential to implement institutional strategies and targeted interventions that promote mental health and academic success in higher education.
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Ansiedade , Depressão , Transtornos mentais comuns