To investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Chinese students studying for a master's degree at the University

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To investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Chinese students studying for a master's degree at the University of Sheffield in the UK

Hello, dear students! Thank you for taking time out of your study to cooperate with this survey! The survey was completed with absolute anonymity and the results are for research purposes only. Please read each question carefully, there is no right or wrong answer, just answer according to your actual situation. Thank you very much for your assistance.

Note: The following questions should be answered based on the experience of completing a master's degree in any academic year between 2020 and 2024.

1. Have you received a Master's degree from the University of Sheffield between 2020 and 2024?

Yes

No

2. Have you experienced the following problems? 【 Multiple choices 】

Low mood, often feel depressed

Anxious, often feeling nervous or uneasy

Lack of interest in their studies or life, feeling meaningless

Sleep problems, such as insomnia and drowsiness

Appetite problems, such as loss of appetite or overeating

Difficulty concentrating and memory loss

Social difficulties, difficulty forming or maintaining relationships with others

3. You feel like you can't share your interests and ideas with the people around you.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

4. You feel like there's a lack of trustworthy people around you.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

5. You often feel the pressure of study.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

6. You are troubled and worried about your future.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

7. What bothers you during the year of studying for your master's degree?

Academic pressure

Interpersonal relationship problem

Not adapted to the surrounding environment

Employment pressure

Economic pressure

8. When you experience a negative emotion, what kind of coping style do you usually choose?

Self-adjustment, such as exercise, listening to music, etc.

Talk to a friend or family member

Seek professional counseling or therapy

Ignore the problem and do nothing about it

9. You believe that the mental health support and services provided by the school are adequate.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

10. Do you know what mental health support and services are available at the University of Sheffield?

Psychological counseling center

Mental health lectures or courses

Online support with Togetherall

Mental health community or organization

Have no idea

Participants of this questionnaire will apply voluntarily after reading the recruitment information in the WeChat group of the Chinese Students' Union of the University of Sheffield. Before conducting the survey, ensure that participants fully understand the subject and purpose of the questionnaire.

The recruitment announcement is as follows:

Dear Chinese students of the University of Sheffield, hello! The questionnaire consists of 10 closed questions to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the mental health of Chinese master's students. To ensure that participants in this study have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic during their master's studies, participants in this questionnaire must be Chinese students completing their master's degree at the University of Sheffield in the academic year 2020-2023. This survey is absolutely anonymous and confidentially filled out, and the results are for research purposes only, so you don't have to worry. Please read each question carefully, there is no right or wrong answer, please answer according to the actual situation. I look forward to eligible students actively participate in this questionnaire survey. Thank you very much!

Participants will then receive an e-link to the "Question Star" platform via WeChat and fill out an online form. Each participant was asked to complete 10 closed-ended questions about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, such as social isolation, school disruption and uncertainty about the future. There is no time limit for completing the questionnaire, and participants can withdraw and continue at any time. Complete the questionnaire after completing and confirming the submission. The entire process of this survey will ensure the absolute confidentiality and anonymity of all data. Participants will not face video and audio recordings. Only completed answers will be displayed in the collected questionnaires.