Student Mental Health during Summer 2022 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs): Mentorship, Remote Engagement, and COVID-19
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| Title: | Student Mental Health during Summer 2022 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs): Mentorship, Remote Engagement, and COVID-19 |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sara E. Grineski (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2025 73(3):1115-1127. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Science Foundation (NSF) |
| Contract Number: | 1930558 2055379 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Undergraduate Students, Mental Health, Mentors, Distance Education, Barriers, COVID-19, Pandemics, Summer Programs, Research Training, Student Attitudes, Depression (Psychology), Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Severity (of Disability), Time on Task, Meetings, Workshops, Computer Mediated Communication, Intervention, Anxiety, Well Being, Interpersonal Relationship |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2024.2351428 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: | Objective: We examined how mentorship, remote participation, and COVID-19 challenges were associated with the mental health of college students participating in summer research programs. Participants: Participants were students participating in 78 National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Sites during Summer 2022 (n = 516 students). Methods: We used multivariable generalized estimating equations that account for clustering by REU Site. Results: Students with more competent mentors had reduced depression severity. Students who spent [greater than or equal to]25% of their time doing remote research or [greater than or equal to]25% of their time in remote meetings and workshops had greater depression severity. Remote research was also associated with anxiety severity. Having a COVID-19 challenge that impacted students' research experience was associated with increases in depression and anxiety severity. Conclusions: Results suggest potential interventions: implement strategies to boost mentor competency and scaffold a support system into summer research programs to enhance student wellbeing. Additional research on remote engagement is needed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1473201 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: We examined how mentorship, remote participation, and COVID-19 challenges were associated with the mental health of college students participating in summer research programs. Participants: Participants were students participating in 78 National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Sites during Summer 2022 (n = 516 students). Methods: We used multivariable generalized estimating equations that account for clustering by REU Site. Results: Students with more competent mentors had reduced depression severity. Students who spent [greater than or equal to]25% of their time doing remote research or [greater than or equal to]25% of their time in remote meetings and workshops had greater depression severity. Remote research was also associated with anxiety severity. Having a COVID-19 challenge that impacted students' research experience was associated with increases in depression and anxiety severity. Conclusions: Results suggest potential interventions: implement strategies to boost mentor competency and scaffold a support system into summer research programs to enhance student wellbeing. Additional research on remote engagement is needed. |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2024.2351428 |
