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O presente estudo tem como objetivo estudar a relação entre ansiedade, stress,
depressão e bem-estar psicológico em estudantes do 1.º ano da Universidade da Beira
Interior. Partindo da evidência de que a transição para o ensino superior constitui uma
fase de vulnerabilidade emocional e de adaptação académica significativa, pretende-se
compreender de que forma estas variáveis se inter-relacionam e influenciam o bem-estar
dos estudantes.
A amostra é composta por 284 estudantes do 1.º ano de licenciatura,
maioritariamente do sexo feminino (72,2%), com idades compreendidas entre 18 e 45
anos (M = 18.71; DP = 2.76). A recolha de dados é realizada através de um questionário
online que integra medidas sociodemográficas e duas escalas validadas: a Escala de
Ansiedade, Depressão e Stress (EADS-21) e a Escala de Manifestação de Bem-Estar
Psicológico (EMMBP).
Os resultados indicam valores globais baixos de sintomatologia psicológica e
valores moderados de bem-estar psicológico. Verificaram-se diferenças significativas
entre géneros, sendo as estudantes do sexo feminino as que apresentam valores mais
elevados de ansiedade e stress. As correlações mostram uma associação negativa entre
os fatores de ansiedade, depressão e stress e as dimensões do bem-estar psicológico e a
análise de regressão múltipla revela que apenas a depressão se apresenta como preditor
significativo e negativo do bem-estar psicológico.
Conclui-se que a presença de sintomatologia depressiva constitui o principal fator
de vulnerabilidade ao bem-estar psicológico dos estudantes do 1.º ano. Estes resultados
reforçam a importância de implementar intervenções precoces no contexto universitário,
centradas na prevenção da sintomatologia depressiva e na promoção de competências
emocionais e de coping, de modo a favorecer a adaptação e a saúde mental dos jovens
adultos.
The present study aims to analyze the relationship between anxiety, stress, depression, and psychological well-being among first-year students at the University of Beira Interior. Considering that the transition to higher education represents a period of emotional vulnerability and significant academic adaptation, this research seeks to understand how these variables interact and influence students’ well-being. The sample consists of 284 undergraduate first-year students, mostly female (72.2%), aged between 18 and 45 years (M = 18.71; SD = 2.76). Data are collected through an online questionnaire including sociodemographic information and two validated instruments: the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and the Psychological Well-Being Manifestation Scale (EMMBP). The results indicate overall low levels of psychological symptomatology and moderate levels of psychological well-being. Significant gender differences are observed, with female students reporting higher levels of anxiety and stress. Correlation analyses show negative associations between anxiety, depression, and stress factors and the dimensions of psychological well-being. Multiple regression analysis reveals that depression is the only significant negative predictor of psychological well-being. It is concluded that depressive symptoms represent the main vulnerability factor affecting the psychological well-being of first-year university students. These findings highlight the importance of implementing early preventive interventions within higher education institutions, focusing on reducing depressive symptomatology and promoting emotional and coping skills to foster adaptation and mental health among young adults.
The present study aims to analyze the relationship between anxiety, stress, depression, and psychological well-being among first-year students at the University of Beira Interior. Considering that the transition to higher education represents a period of emotional vulnerability and significant academic adaptation, this research seeks to understand how these variables interact and influence students’ well-being. The sample consists of 284 undergraduate first-year students, mostly female (72.2%), aged between 18 and 45 years (M = 18.71; SD = 2.76). Data are collected through an online questionnaire including sociodemographic information and two validated instruments: the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and the Psychological Well-Being Manifestation Scale (EMMBP). The results indicate overall low levels of psychological symptomatology and moderate levels of psychological well-being. Significant gender differences are observed, with female students reporting higher levels of anxiety and stress. Correlation analyses show negative associations between anxiety, depression, and stress factors and the dimensions of psychological well-being. Multiple regression analysis reveals that depression is the only significant negative predictor of psychological well-being. It is concluded that depressive symptoms represent the main vulnerability factor affecting the psychological well-being of first-year university students. These findings highlight the importance of implementing early preventive interventions within higher education institutions, focusing on reducing depressive symptomatology and promoting emotional and coping skills to foster adaptation and mental health among young adults.
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Ansiedade Bem-
Estar Depressão Ensino Superior Estudante 1º Ano Saúde Mental Stress
