University Support for Coping with Studying During the Fourth Wave of the Pandemic: A Thematic Analysis of Student Perspectives

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https://doi.org/10.12775/PBE.2024.006

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Wsparcie ze strony uniwersytetu w procesie edukacji podczas czwartej fali pandemii: analiza tematyczna opinii studentów

Streszczenie

Przeprowadzone w styczniu 2022 roku badanie jakościowe koncentrowało się na doświadczeniach studentów ostatniego semestru psychologii na studiach magisterskich. W sytuacji rekordowej liczby zachorowań na COVID w tamtym okresie, studenci zostali proszeni o przedstawienie pisemnych opinii na temat stresu wynikającego z nauki w czasie pandemii oraz sugestii, jakie wsparcie uniwersytet mógłby im zaoferować w radzeniu sobie z takim obciążeniem. Dane zostały przeanalizowane przy użyciu analizy tematycznej w celu zidentyfikowania i interpretacji wzorców dotyczących doświadczanego stresu i proponowanych rozwiązań. Badanie uwydatniło obawy zdrowotne, technostres, wyzwania komunikacyjne oraz ograniczony kontakt interpersonalny jako kluczowe źródła stresu w trakcie zdalnej nauki. Wyniki wskazują, że poziom przeżywanego stresu można znacząco obniżyć poprzez właściwą organizację i szybką komunikację zmian w zakresie nauczania i egzaminowania. Ponadto klarowne określenie wymagań dotyczących kursów oraz zasad zaliczenia, w połączeniu z uwzględnieniem opinii i sugestii studentów, były kluczowymi elementami oczekiwanej strategii uniwersytetu. W oparciu o uzyskane w badaniu dane rekomenduje się dostęp do kursów radzenia sobie ze stresem, organizację dodatkowych spotkań z wykładowcami i promocję działań społecznych w celu zwalczania izolacji. Podkreślono także znaczenie dostępnego wsparcia psychologicznego, wskazując na potencjalne korzyści z interwencji, tj. np. programy uważności. Wprowadzenie tych sugestii może przyczynić się do wspierania rozwoju osób, które staną się bardziej odporne i skuteczne, gotowe sprostać wyzwaniom technologicznie zaawansowanego świata.

Biogramy autorów

Rene Henry - Univeristy of Silesia in Katowice

René Henry is a doctoral student in psychology at the University of Silesia in Katowice. Current research focuses on student psychological needs and how universities, especially through student service and administrative staff roles, are supporting them. Additional areas of interest include identity development in emerging adulthood, college student mental health, professional practice in student affairs, and diversity and equity initiatives. As a higher education professional, René has over 14 years of experience in supporting student psychological well-being and development in the United States.

Anita Pollak - Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach

Anita Pollak is a psychologist with expertise in both clinical psychology and work & organizational psychology. Her scientific involvement spans numerous publications and projects, addressing organizational dynamics, individual behaviors, stress management, and the well-being of students and employees. She employs both quantitative (questionnaires) and qualitative (interviews) research methodologies, alongside electrophysiological measurement techniques, to enrich her insights.

Aleksandra Dzierzenga - Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach

Aleksandra Dzierzenga is a psychologist specialising in clinical and forensic psychology. Her scientific interests revolve around neuropsychology, resocialization psychology, and modern and creative methods of providing psychological support. Currently, she actively engages in school practice, providing psychological support to children and adolescents.

Barbara Kożusznik - Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach

Prof. dr hab.. Barbara Kożusznik  - Full professor of psychology of work and organization. Vice-rector of the University of Silesia in the terms of office 2002 - 2005 and 2005 - 2008. President of Division 1 (Organizational Psychology) of the International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP) 2018 - 2022 and President of the Alliance for Organizational Psychology (AOP) 2022 - 2026. Author of more than 100 publications on social influence, organizational behavior and employee leadership. 

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HENRY, Rene, POLLAK, Anita, DZIERZENGA, Aleksandra & KOŻUSZNIK, Barbara. University Support for Coping with Studying During the Fourth Wave of the Pandemic: A Thematic Analysis of Student Perspectives. Przegląd Badań Edukacyjnych [online]. 24 wrzesień 2024, T. 1, nr 46, s. 103–123. [udostępniono 28.6.2025]. DOI 10.12775/PBE.2024.006.

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