Well-being of students in higher education: The importance of a student perspective
AbstractRecently, 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 throu...
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| description | AbstractRecently, 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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| spelling | doaj.art-d81da35c51ab46d8a47b8ba60b29a9632023-09-28T10:28:08ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Education2331-186X2023-12-0110110.1080/2331186X.2023.2190697Well-being of students in higher education: The importance of a student perspectiveRynke Douwes0Janneke Metselaar1Gerdina Hendrika Maria Pijnenborg2Nynke Boonstra3Department of Social Studies and Healthcare, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden, the NetherlandsDepartment of Social Studies and Healthcare, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden, the NetherlandsDepartment of Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, Faculty of Behavorial Sciences, University of Groningen & Department of Psychotic Disorders, Groningen, The NetherlandsDepartment of Social Studies and Healthcare, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden, the NetherlandsAbstractRecently, 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.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2023.2190697well-beingstudentshigher educationstudent perspectiveGeneral WelfareResearch Institutions |
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