Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research
Abstract
In this research, the author surveyed a university population to determine the impact that COVID-19 has had on substance use and mental health. Current research provides significant data indicating worsening mental health and substance use. This paper looks at how applicable those trends are to a small private university in Indianapolis, Indiana. The data included 261 respondents composed of students, faculty, and staff of the university. The results reveal that college students, faculty, and staff experienced statistically significant increases in feelings of unhappiness, depression, loneliness, hopelessness, agitation, and irritability during the pandemic compared to before the pandemic. Data analysis of survey responses reveals that COVID-19 had a negative impact on mental health and substance use and decreased the frequency of sharing of e-cigarette devices.
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Coffman, Georgia L.
(2023)
"The Effect of COVID-19 on Substance Use and Mental Health on a College Campus,"
Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 9
, Article 4.
Retrieved from:
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/bjur/vol9/iss1/4
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