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Anxiety and journalling

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Journalling and Anxiety: Is there a correlation?

The first section is devoted to questions related to one's demographics. Please don't hesitate to answer, remember that all the data is completely anonymized.

1

How old are you?

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2

What is your gender?

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3

What is your home country?

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4

Which semester are you in?

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5

What is your major?

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Journalling and Anxiety: Is there a correlation?

In this section, questions on journalling* and anxiety are presented.


*Journalling is an act of writing down one's thoughts, emotions, feelings, plans, goals, and also similar things which a diary might include, like the overview of the day.

6

In the past month, how many days a week have you spent on journalling?

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7

On the days you journaled, how much time did you spend writing? (on average)

If you have not journaled for the past month, please select the answer '0'.
8

How often do you write about your emotions and feelings when journal?

If you do not journal, please select the answer '0'.
9

What do you usually journal about?

If you do not journal, please select the answer '0'.
10

To what extent does journalling help you manage stress or anxiety?

Please select the answer from 1 star (does not help) to 5 stars (helps a lot). If you do not journal, please skip the question.

Now, please answer the questions looking back to your last two weeks.

11

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by feelings nervous, anxious, or on edge?

1 star - not at all 2 stars - several days 3 stars - more than half the days 4 stars - nearly every day
12

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by not being able to stop or control worrying?

1 star - not at all 2 stars - several days 3 stars - more than half the days 4 stars - nearly every day
13

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by worrying too much about different things?

1 star - not at all 2 stars - several days 3 stars - more than half the days 4 stars - nearly every day
14

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by trouble relaxing?

1 star - not at all 2 stars - several days 3 stars - more than half the days 4 stars - nearly every day
15

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by being so restless that it is hard to sit still?

1 star - not at all 2 stars - several days 3 stars - more than half the days 4 stars - nearly every day
16

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by becoming easily annoyed or irritable?

1 star - not at all 2 stars - several days 3 stars - more than half the days 4 stars - nearly every day
17

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by feeling afraid, as if something awful might happen?

1 star - not at all 2 stars - several days 3 stars - more than half the days 4 stars - nearly every day
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If you checked any problems (questions 11-17), how difficult have they made it for you to do your work/study, take care of things at home, or get along with other people?

If you have not checked any problems, please select the answer '0'.
Journalling and Anxiety: Is there a correlation?

The last part of the questionnaire consists of questions regarding other additional information we need for the research. We would really appreciate if you could answer them as well.

19

How many steps a day do you typically do?

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20

How often do you exercise during the week?

If you do not engage in any form of exercise, please select the answer '0 days'.
21

During the past month, how would you rate your sleep quality?

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22

During the past month, have you experienced any difficulties staying awake during the day?

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23

How satisfied are you with your family relationships?

Rate your satisfaction on a scale from 1 star (very unsatisfied) to 5 stars (very satisfied)
24

How satisfied are you with your relationships with peers?

Rate your satisfaction on a scale from 1 star (very unsatisfied) to 5 stars (very satisfied)
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Over the last two weeks, how often have you been under stress due to your studies?

1 star - not at all 2 stars - several days 3 stars - more than half the days 4 stars - nearly every day
26

What are the main stressors in university for you?

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27

Are you currently receiving psychotherapy or counselling from a licensed professional?

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28

How often do you attend sessions?

If you are not currently in psychotherapy or counselling, please select the answer '0'.
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Are you currently taking any prescribed medication for mental health concerns?

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For which condition are you taking the medication?

If you do not take any prescribed medication for mental health concerns, please skip this question.
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How long have you been taking the prescribed medication?

If you do not take any prescribed medication for mental health concerns, please skip this question.

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