Mental health of university students in Mongolia and Inner Mongolia: A DASS-21 comparison
TONGGALAGA1
, Erdenechimeg Sharavdorj2*
*Corresponding Author: Erdenechimeg Sharavdorj
1Department of Psychology, National University of Mongolia, Mongolia, qingtiangaga@163.com
2Department of Psychology, National University of Mongolia, Mongolia, sherdenechimeg@gmail.com
Digital Object Identifier: https://doi.org/10.53468/mifyr.2025.05.02.65
Abstract— This study aims to comparatively assess the mental health status of university students in Mongolia and China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21), grounded in the stress-vulnerability theoretical framework. A total of 2,661 students participated. Independent sample t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and descriptive statistics were employed. The findings reveal a higher prevalence of psychological distress among students in Inner Mongolia compared to those in Mongolia. Female students and students in medical disciplines exhibited higher risk levels. These results highlight the need for targeted interventions based on regional and demographic differences.
Keywords— Mental Health, University Students, DASS-21 Scale, Cross-Cultural Comparison and Demographic Differences (Gender & Grade)
Article History: Received 29 May 2025, Received in revised form 30 May 2025, Accepted 19 June 2025
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