Examination of depression and anxiety levels of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic process

In this study, the depression, trait anxiety and state anxiety levels of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic were investigated. Within the scope of the research, the data of 378 university students studying at Haliç University in Istanbul were evaluated. Socio-demographic Information Form, Beck Depression Inventory, Trait and State Anxiety Inventory were administered to the participants. According to the findings obtained from the analysis of the research data, it was observed that the university students had mild depression, moderate trait anxiety and state anxiety. When the relationship between depression, trait anxiety and state was examined, it was found that there was a positive and moderately significant correlation between depression and trait anxiety and state anxiety. In addition, it was determined that the depression scores of the participants significantly predicted the trait anxiety and state anxiety scores. As a result of the analyzes made on socio-demographic variables, it was seen that the depression and trait anxiety levels of women were significantly higher than men. In addition, it has been determined that the trait anxiety level of individuals living with their families is statistically significantly higher than the trait anxiety levels of individuals living alone. It is thought that the findings obtained as a result of the research will contribute to the understanding of the mental health of individuals during the pandemic process and to the studies to be carried out to improve the mental health of individuals during the pandemic process.