A Comparative Study on the Coping Styles and Quality of Life of Selected Dentistry Students Enrolled in an Online Learning Modality in a Selected University

Katherine Astillar; Joseph Matthew Dionisio; John Paul Maligayo; Nathaniel Tapia; Deborah Cynthia Gatchalian; Herminiano Subido, Jr.; Beryl Ben Mergal; Walter Suarez; Mary Anne Callanta-Baraga

Authors

Katherine Astillar
Joseph Matthew Dionisio
John Paul Maligayo
Nathaniel Tapia
Deborah Cynthia Gatchalian
Herminiano Subido, Jr.
Beryl Ben Mergal
Walter Suarez
Mary Anne Callanta-Baraga AUP

Keywords:

Coping Style, Quality of Life, Online Learning Modality, Learning Environment

Abstract

Online learning is part of the new normal of teaching in Dentistry, hence the aim of the study was to compare the different coping styles and quality of life of selected Dentistry students in a selected university. To accomplish the objectives, questionnaires were given to 1st year and 2nd year Dentistry students through convenience sampling using online surveys. All respondents were asked to complete Brief-cope and WHOQOLBref. The data were analyzed by Descriptive statistics using Mean, Standard Deviation, Frequency Test, and Mann-Whitney U Test. There was significant difference in the Coping Styles of the respondents when it comes to Approach Coping Styles of different genders. In addition, there was no significant difference in Coping Styles of the respondents when they are grouped according to Learning Environment, Year Level, and Geographic Location. Moreover, results of Mann-Whitney U test revealed that there was no significant difference in the Quality of Life of selected Dentistry students enrolled in Online learning when grouped according to learning environment, gender, and geographic location.

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