The Relationship Between Coping Strategies and Emotional Mental Disorders Among University Students

Ade Sity Riyantina, Cucum Suminar

Abstract

Background: Emotional mental disorders (EMDs) are common among university students, with approximately 12.7% of students experiencing such conditions. Psychological problems in students may reduce productivity and quality of life and interfere with the learning process. Objective: To determine the relationship between coping strategies and emotional mental disorders among university students. Methods: This study employed a descriptive correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population consisted of students at Universitas Sebelas April. A total of 373 respondents were selected using a non-probability sampling technique. Coping strategies were measured using the Brief COPE questionnaire, while emotional mental disorders were assessed using the Self- Report Questionnaire (SRQ-20). Results: Most respondents were female (67.8%) and aged 18–21 years (55.0%). The majority used problem-focused coping strategies (74.0%), and 61.7% showed indications of emotional mental disorders. Bivariate analysis showed a significant relationship between coping strategies and emotional mental disorders (p = 0.001). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between coping strategies and emotional mental disorders among university students. Students who used emotion-focused coping had a 5.753 times greater risk of experiencing emotional mental disorders compared with those using problem-focused coping. Recommendation: Universities should implement mental health policies and support systems to promote student well-being.

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coping strategies; emotional mental disorders; students

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.25157/ihc.v1i1.25006

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