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Chevalier V, Bonnabesse ALF, Honari B, Duncan HF. Dental and endodontic-related stress amongst undergraduate students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study. Int Endod J 2024; 57:146-163. [PMID: 38054567 DOI: 10.1111/iej.14002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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AIM To determine and explain the principal sources of stress among preclinical and clinical dental undergraduate students with a particular focus on the stressors linked to endodontics. METHODOLOGY A mixed-methods study, with an explanatory sequential design, was employed. Volunteer students of second, third and fourth years were asked to complete both the Dental Environment Stress (DES) questionnaire and a bespoke questionnaire for endodontic-related stress assessment, which had 21 questions in common with the DES. The results were analysed by Kruskal-Wallis and Marginal Homogeneity tests. In the second part of the study, a qualitative phase was conducted through focus group interviews of students from each academic year included in the study. Interviews were analysed by inductive content analysis. RESULTS The DES questionnaire determined that for all years the most stressful domains were 'performance pressure', 'workload' and 'clinical training'. According to the endodontic stress questionnaire, the most stressful domains were 'self-efficacy beliefs', 'endodontic clinical training' and 'faculty and administration' in early years, while they were 'endodontic patient treatment', 'performance pressure in endodontics' and 'clinical training' in later years. Comparing questions common to both questionnaires revealed that the stress score was lower for the endodontic stress questionnaire than in the DES questionnaire for 17 questions, being significantly lower for 13 questions (p < 0.05) and significantly higher for no question. The qualitative study showed that students' dental and endodontic-related stress was linked to different domains: patient, clinical procedure, organization, staff, academic education, evaluation and COVID-19-related issues. Qualitative aspects highlighted the important role that patients and COVID-19 have played in student stress. However, they suggested a possible explanation for the lower endodontic stress observed in this dental university hospital, which was based on: the nature of the teaching in endodontics, the consensus between endodontic supervisors, the use of a logical, progressive procedure and the considerable experience that students gain over the years. CONCLUSION Students considered endodontics stressful; however, education can play a central role in reducing stress, particularly during the early parts of the undergraduate course.
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- Valérie Chevalier
- University of Bretagne Occidentale, UBO, Brest University Hospital, Brest, France
- University of Bretagne Occidentale, UMR CNRS 6027, IRDL, Brest, France
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- University of Bretagne Occidentale, UBO, Brest University Hospital, Brest, France
- University of Bretagne Occidentale, LIEN, Brest, France
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- Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Chute A, Vihos J, Johnston S, Buro K, Velupillai N. The effect of animal-assisted intervention on undergraduate students' perception of momentary stress. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1253104. [PMID: 38187421 PMCID: PMC10766810 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1253104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Background Student mental wellness is a priority in higher education. Animal Assisted Interventions (AAIs') are gaining momentum in universities across North America (Dell et al., 2015). Aims This study explored the relationships between AAIs', demographic variables, and perceived momentary stress among university students. Methods Using a descriptive correlational design, students completed a Perceived Momentary Stress questionnaire that included the Stress Numerical Rating Scale-11 (Stress NRS-11) and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to measure perceived stress before and after AAIs'. Data were analyzed using R (4.1.2) (R Core Team, Vienna, Austria) to identify relationships between students' perceptions of momentary stress, AAIs' and sociodemographic and demographic variables. Results First-year students, female students, and students identifying as sexual minorities were found to benefit the most from AAIs'. Conclusion Results from this study reflect relationships between exposure to animal-assisted interventions and student demographic variables.
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- Andrea Chute
- Department of Nursing Foundations, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Nursing Science, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Mathematics and Science, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Chirkowska-Smolak T, Piorunek M, Garbacik Ż. Construction and validation of the Areas of Academic Life Scale to measure organizational risk factors for student burnout. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2023; 36:798-811. [PMID: 37997681 PMCID: PMC10743346 DOI: 10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Academic burnout poses a challenge to the educational process. Higher education institutions have responsibilities similar to the ones of management in business settings. These institutions are responsible for creating conditions conducive to development and, as such, may be interested in verifying the presence of student burnout and pinpointing its causes. The purpose of this study was to answer these needs and develop a scale to measure the effect of organizational factors that may predict student burnout. MATERIAL AND METHODS This paper reports the results of a study conducted on a sample of Polish students (N = 659) to construct and validate a multidimensional measure of organizational factors impacting academic burnout, focusing on students. For background purposes and as a starting point, the authors used the concept of the areas of worklife by Ch. Maslach and M. Leiter, who identified 6 areas of the work environment that affect the relationships people develop with their work, i.e., workload, control, reward, community, fairness, and values. RESULTS The authors assessed the factor structure, reliability, and construct validity and performed confirmatory factor analysis of the new scale to measure 6 areas of academic life. Given the results of this study, the scale can be recommended as an adequate tool to measure organizational (academic) factors of burnout in students. CONCLUSIONS The authors have validated the final scale, which can be used to advance the understanding of the academic burnout phenomenon. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2023;36(6):798-811.
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- Teresa Chirkowska-Smolak
- Adam Mickiewicz University, Faculty of Psychology and Cognitive Science, Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, Poznań, Poland
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- Adam Mickiewicz University, Faculty of Psychology and Cognitive Science, Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, Poznań, Poland
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- Adam Mickiewicz University, Faculty of Psychology and Cognitive Science, Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, Poznań, Poland
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Hettinger KN, Baker CM, Brelage ME, Smith HM, Woodyard JL. The Impact of COVID-19 on Pharmacy Student Stress During High-Stakes, Performance-Based Assessments in Skills-Based Courses. Am J Pharm Educ 2023; 87:ajpe8874. [PMID: 35181643 PMCID: PMC10159600 DOI: 10.5688/ajpe8874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Objective. To compare stress levels of pharmacy students in high-stakes, performance-based assessments administered during skills-based laboratory courses in normal classroom environments versus pandemic classroom environments impacted by COVID-19.Methods. In 2019, prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students' stress levels were assessed via a voluntary, paper-based survey before and after performance-based assessments. Students were given a modified version of this survey in 2020 during the pandemic. The 2019 and 2020 survey responses were compared using Wilcoxon rank sum tests.Results. Pharmacy students reported higher perceived stress levels before performance-based assessments (3.8 vs 3.5) and after performance-based assessments (2.8 vs 2.5) prior to the pandemic compared to during the pandemic. Students identified stress as negatively impacting their performance-based assessment performance in both years (3.4 vs 3.1). Students had similar interest in wellness activities in both phases.Conclusion. Colleges of pharmacy should consider implementing stress relief programs around high-stakes assessments as well as prioritizing wellness initiatives within curricula.
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- Purdue University College of Pharmacy, West Lafayette, Indiana
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- Purdue University College of Pharmacy, West Lafayette, Indiana
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Li H, Ma X, Fang J, Liang G, Lin R, Liao W, Yang X. Student Stress and Online Shopping Addiction Tendency among College Students in Guangdong Province, China: The Mediating Effect of the Social Support. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 20:176. [PMID: 36612498 PMCID: PMC9819100 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Online shopping addiction tendency (OSAT) among college students has become too serious to ignore. As a result, it is necessary to carefully examine the relevant factors that shape students' online shopping addiction tendencies. This study aimed to determine whether social support mediates the relationship between college students' stress (academic hassle, personal hassle, and negative life events) and OSAT. In this cross-sectional study using a convenient sampling method, Chinese students from eight universities in Guangdong Province, China, completed self-administered questionnaires in either printed or online format. The survey data includes daily online shopping usage, college student stress, a social support rating scale, an online shopping addiction tendency scale for college students, and demographic information. A total number of verified and valid questionnaires were returned. In a sample of 1123 (mean age = 20.28 years; 58% females). Each individual had online shopping experience. The survey revealed no gender differences in OSAT. There was a statistically significant relationship between student stress (academic hassle, personal hassle, and negative life events) and students' OSAT scores and social support. The latter was negatively correlated with OSAT and mediated the relationship between college students' stress and their OSAT. In conclusion, university students' stress (academic hassle, personal hassle, and negative life events) acts as a trigger for OSAT. A combination of a high stress level and a lack of social support increases the likelihood of developing OSAT. Social support has an effect on the OSAT of college students by relieving their stress; social support is a protective factor against the OSAT for college students.
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- Huimin Li
- School of Human Resources, Guangdong University of Finance & Economics, Guangzhou 510320, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- School of Human Resources, Guangdong University of Finance & Economics, Guangzhou 510320, China
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- School of Human Resources, Guangdong University of Finance & Economics, Guangzhou 510320, China
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- School of Psychology, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- School of Human Resources, Guangdong University of Finance & Economics, Guangzhou 510320, China
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- Division of Histology and Embryology, Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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Wijaya TT, Rahmadi IF, Chotimah S, Jailani J, Wutsqa DU. A Case Study of Factors That Affect Secondary School Mathematics Achievement: Teacher-Parent Support, Stress Levels, and Students' Well-Being. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:ijerph192316247. [PMID: 36498321 PMCID: PMC9737574 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Psychology is one of the numerous factors that influences students' mathematics achievement, but studies on the influence of psychology on student mathematics achievement are still limited. This study analyzes key factors affecting mathematics achievement through teacher-parent support, stress, and students' well-being in learning mathematics. Data was collected via online questionnaires. Participants of the study are 531 students studying at five secondary schools in Bandung, Indonesia. The data were analyzed using the structural equations modeling approach using SMART-PLS 3.0 software. The results showed that interest in learning was the most significant factor affecting students' mathematics achievement. Moreover, teachers have a more substantial effect than parents' support, which does not significantly reduce the students' stress levels. The academic and emotional support of teachers and parents reduces students' stress levels while increasing their feelings and interest in learning mathematics. This study provides essential results for school teachers and parents to improve students' mathematics achievement at the secondary school level.
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- Tommy Tanu Wijaya
- School of Mathematical Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Linz School of Education, Johannes Kepler University Linz, 4040 Linz, Austria
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- Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Kampus Karangmalang, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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- Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Kampus Karangmalang, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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- Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Kampus Karangmalang, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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Correia KM, Bierma SR, Houston SD, Nelson MT, Pannu KS, Tirman CM, Cannon RL, Clance LR, Canterbury DN, Google AN, Morrison BH, Henning JA. Education Racial and Gender Disparities in COVID-19 Worry, Stress, and Food Insecurities across Undergraduate Biology Students at a Southeastern University. J Microbiol Biol Educ 2022; 23:00224-21. [PMID: 35496682 PMCID: PMC9053023 DOI: 10.1128/jmbe.00224-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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The global spread of the novel coronavirus first reported in December 2019 led to drastic changes in the social and economic dynamics of everyday life. Nationwide, racial, gender, and geographic disparities in symptom severity, mortality, and access to health care evolved, which impacted stress and anxiety surrounding COVID-19. On university campuses, drastic shifts in learning environments occurred as universities shifted to remote instruction, which further impacted student mental health and anxiety. Our study aimed to understand how students from diverse backgrounds differ in their worry and stress surrounding COVID-19 upon return to hybrid or in-person classes during the Fall of 2020. Specifically, we addressed the differences in COVID-19 worry, stress response, and COVID-19-related food insecurity related to race/ethnicity (Indigenous American, Asian/Asian American, black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic, white, or multiple races), gender (male, female, and gender expressive), and geographic origin (ranging from rural to large metropolitan areas) of undergraduate students attending a regional-serving R2 university, in the southeastern U.S. Overall, we found significance in worry, food insecurity, and stress responses with females and gender expressive individuals, along with Hispanic/Latinx, Asian/Asian American, and black/African American students. Additionally, students from large urban areas were more worried about contracting the virus compared to students from rural locations. However, we found fewer differences in self-reported COVID-related stress responses within these students. Our findings can highlight the disparities among students' worry based on gender, racial differences, and geographic origins, with potential implications for mental health of university students from diverse backgrounds. Our results support the inclusion of diverse voices in university decisioning making around the transition through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Kelly M. Correia
- Department of Marine Sciences, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
- Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Department of Leadership and Teacher Education, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Leadership and Teacher Education, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Marine Sciences, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
- Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Marine Sciences, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
- Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Marine Sciences, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
- Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island, Alabama, USA
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The current study aimed at measuring whether coping flexibility is a reliable and valid construct in a UK sample and subsequently investigating the association between coping flexibility, optimism, and psychological health - measured by perceived stress and life satisfaction. A UK university undergraduate student sample (N=95) completed an online questionnaire. The study is among the first to examine the validity and reliability of the English version of a scale measuring coping flexibility in a Western population and is also the first to investigate the association between optimism and coping flexibility. The results revealed that the scale had good reliability overall; however, factor analysis revealed no support for the existing two-factor structure of the scale. Coping flexibility and optimism were found to be strongly correlated, and hierarchical regression analyses revealed that the interaction between them predicted a large proportion of the variance in both perceived stress and life satisfaction. In addition, structural equation modeling revealed that optimism completely mediated the relationship between coping flexibility and both perceived stress and life satisfaction. The findings add to the occupational stress literature to further our understanding of how optimism is important in psychological health. Furthermore, given that optimism is a personality trait, and consequently relatively stable, the study also provides preliminary support for the potential of targeting coping flexibility to improve psychological health in Western populations. These findings must be replicated, and further analyses of the English version of the Coping Flexibility Scale are needed.
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- Daniel J Reed
- Department of Psychology, Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Campus, Sheffield, UK
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Siqueira Drake A, Hafen M, Rush BR. Promoting well-being among veterinary medical students: protocol and preliminary findings. J Vet Med Educ 2014; 41:294-300. [PMID: 25000881 DOI: 10.3138/jvme.0214-026r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The veterinary medical profession has been the focus of increased concern as students and professionals have been found to be at risk of poor mental health outcomes. Two interventions were proposed as an attempt to improve student well-being individually and within romantic relationships. Preliminary results indicated that students who participated in the interventions experienced significant improvements in decreasing symptoms of depression and stress and relative improvements in relationship satisfaction with their partner. These noteworthy findings provide encouragement for the development of new interventions and future research focused on enhancing veterinary medical students' well-being.
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