Well-being of students in higher education: The importance of a student perspective

Recently, there has been an increased interest in the well-being of students in higher education. Despite the widespread consensus on the importance of student well-being, a clear definition continues to be lacking. This study qualitatively examined the student perspective on the topic through semi-...

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Published in:Cogent education Vol. 10; no. 1
Main Authors: Douwes, Rynke, Metselaar, Janneke, Pijnenborg, Gerdina Hendrika Maria, Boonstra, Nynke
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Abingdon Cogent 31.12.2023
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Taylor & Francis Group
Subjects:
Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)
Academic Achievement
Attention
Cognitive Development
College Science
COVID-19
Definitions
Distance Education
Educational Psychology
Educational research
Full Time Students
General Welfare
High Achievement
Higher education
Interviews
Mental Disorders
Mental health
Neuropsychology
Research Institutions
Resilience (Psychology)
School Policy
School Psychology
Social Integration
Social Studies
Student attitudes
student perspective
students
University students
Well Being
ISSN:2331-186X, 2331-186X
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Summary:Recently, there has been an increased interest in the well-being of students in higher education. Despite the widespread consensus on the importance of student well-being, a clear definition continues to be lacking. This study qualitatively examined the student perspective on the topic through semi-structured interviews at a university of applied sciences in the Netherlands (n = 27). A major recurring theme was well-being as a balance in the interplay between efforts directed towards studies and life beyond studies. This method of perceiving well-being deviates from theoretical definitions. Students mentioned various factors that influence their well-being. Responses ranged from personal and university related factors to external factors beyond their educational institution. This study contributes to the body of knowledge on the well-being of students in higher education and provides suggestions for educational institutions, such as incorporating a holistic perspective on students and learning; and focus points for the development of policies and practices.
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ISSN:2331-186X
2331-186X
DOI:10.1080/2331186X.2023.2190697