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©Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2026.
World J Psychiatry. Mar 19, 2026; 16(3): 114371
Published online Mar 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i3.114371
Table 3 Personal experiences of the participants (n = 630)
Question
Frequency
Have you ever failed an academic year in university?
    Yes70 (11.1)
    No560 (88.9)
Have you ever transferred majors?
    Yes122 (19.4)
    No508 (80.6)
Have you ever taken a gap year?
    Yes85 (13.5)
    No545 (86.5)
Have you ever felt overwhelmed with academic tasks?
    Yes526 (83.5)
    No104 (16.5)
Do you feel satisfied with your major?
    Yes508 (80.6)
    No122 (19.4)
On average, how many hours do you study per day?
    Less than 1 h70 (11.1)
    1-2 h162 (25.7)
    3-4 h206 (32.7)
    5-6 h101 (16.0)
    More than 6 h91 (14.4)
How did your grades change from school to university?
    Improved221 (35.1)
    Worsened221 (35.1)
    Did not change188 (29.8)
Do you frequently attend training courses, practical sessions, or workshops?
    Yes290 (46.0)
    No340 (54.0)
Have you ever felt unsupported by your family members, peers, friends, and/or professors?
    Yes241 (38.3)
    No389 (61.7)
Does your family place a high value on your achievements and successes?
    Yes553 (87.8)
    No77 (12.2)
Have you been clinically diagnosed with a mental health condition?
    Yes156 (24.8)
    No474 (75.2)
Do you practice any of these coping strategies?
    Meditation28 (4.4)
    Exercise167 (26.5)
    Hobbies129 (20.5)
    Talking to a counselor22 (3.5)
    Smoking37 (5.9)
    Alcohol4 (6.0)
    Other71 (11.3)
    I do not practice any coping strategies172 (27.3)


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