Abstract
This study aimed to identify the level of psychological immunity and its relationship to preventive behaviors among Jordanian university students during COVID-19, considering factors such as student gender, college, GPA, and work status. To achieve this aim, scales to measure psychological immunity and preventive behaviors were developed. The sample consisted of 692 bachelor's students, both male and female, who were purposefully selected from those enrolled in the first semester of the academic year 2020-2021. The results showed that the level of psychological immunity and the practice of hygienic behaviors were moderate. The findings also indicated a positive correlation between the level of psychological immunity and preventive behaviors. Statistical differences were found in the level of psychological immunity based on gender, favoring males, but no statistical differences were observed for the other variables. Significant differences were also found in hygienic behavior practices due to student gender and college, favoring females and those in scientific colleges, but no differences were noted for other variables. Finally, the results indicated a significant difference between the two correlation coefficients of psychological immunity and preventive behaviors based on gender, again favoring males.
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Abu Hassouneh, Nashat and Al-Shreffen, Ahmad
(2022)
"Psychological Immunity and its Relationship to Preventive Behaviors among Jordanian University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic,"
Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series: Vol. 33:
Iss.
1, Article 9.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/jjoas-h/vol33/iss1/9