University student’s internalising problems in the context of mental support in Poland – a Latent Profile Analysis

University students are exposed to a number of stressors that may affect their mental state. However, they do not receive sufficient psychological support, although the demand for it seems to be increasing. The current study examines what psychological profiles can be identified among students based...

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Main Authors: Joanna Frankowiak, Martyna Kotyśko
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Published: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Chrześcijańskiej Akademii Teologicznej w Warszawie (Scientific Publishing House of the Christian Academy of Theology in Warsaw) 2024-03-01
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Online Access:http://sztw.chat.edu.pl/gicid/01.3001.0054.4426
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description University students are exposed to a number of stressors that may affect their mental state. However, they do not receive sufficient psychological support, although the demand for it seems to be increasing. The current study examines what psychological profiles can be identified among students based on how often different subjective problems affect their functioning. The participants were 1,499 Polish students (63% women, ages 18-26, 7.4% had previously used professional support). Five profiles, differing in the intensity of the seven internalising problems, were identified in latent profile analysis: in crisis (IC, 2.1%); increased risk − with (IR-S, 7.5%) and without suicidal thoughts or behaviours (IR-NS, 8.8%); increased risk − experiencing tension (IR-T, 19.1%); and not needing support (NNS, 62.5%). Gender, place of origin, and the use of professional psychological support significantly differentiated the profiles. The results of the study allow us to draw indications that are important for the design of preventive measures in the academic environment. Particularly important is the implementation of activities that fall into the area of selective prevention, targeting IR-NS and IR-T groups (about 28% of survey participants).This is supported by the percentage of people belonging to these groups, as well as the nature of the difficulties they are facing.
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spelling doaj-art-8c9839e2afc845bda902f313aa681d612025-08-20T03:11:32ZdeuWydawnictwo Naukowe Chrześcijańskiej Akademii Teologicznej w Warszawie (Scientific Publishing House of the Christian Academy of Theology in Warsaw)Studia z Teorii Wychowania2083-09982719-40782024-03-01XV1(46)12114110.5604/01.3001.0054.442601.3001.0054.4426University student’s internalising problems in the context of mental support in Poland – a Latent Profile AnalysisJoanna Frankowiak0Martyna Kotyśko1University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, PolandUniversity of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, PolandUniversity students are exposed to a number of stressors that may affect their mental state. However, they do not receive sufficient psychological support, although the demand for it seems to be increasing. The current study examines what psychological profiles can be identified among students based on how often different subjective problems affect their functioning. The participants were 1,499 Polish students (63% women, ages 18-26, 7.4% had previously used professional support). Five profiles, differing in the intensity of the seven internalising problems, were identified in latent profile analysis: in crisis (IC, 2.1%); increased risk − with (IR-S, 7.5%) and without suicidal thoughts or behaviours (IR-NS, 8.8%); increased risk − experiencing tension (IR-T, 19.1%); and not needing support (NNS, 62.5%). Gender, place of origin, and the use of professional psychological support significantly differentiated the profiles. The results of the study allow us to draw indications that are important for the design of preventive measures in the academic environment. Particularly important is the implementation of activities that fall into the area of selective prevention, targeting IR-NS and IR-T groups (about 28% of survey participants).This is supported by the percentage of people belonging to these groups, as well as the nature of the difficulties they are facing.http://sztw.chat.edu.pl/gicid/01.3001.0054.4426university students; higher education; emerging adulthood; subjective problems; mental support availability
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University student’s internalising problems in the context of mental support in Poland – a Latent Profile Analysis
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title University student’s internalising problems in the context of mental support in Poland – a Latent Profile Analysis
title_full University student’s internalising problems in the context of mental support in Poland – a Latent Profile Analysis
title_fullStr University student’s internalising problems in the context of mental support in Poland – a Latent Profile Analysis
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title_short University student’s internalising problems in the context of mental support in Poland – a Latent Profile Analysis
title_sort university student s internalising problems in the context of mental support in poland a latent profile analysis
topic university students; higher education; emerging adulthood; subjective problems; mental support availability
url http://sztw.chat.edu.pl/gicid/01.3001.0054.4426
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