Understanding Well-Being in Academia: Exploring the Interaction of Students’ and Teachers’ Well-Being

Fricke, Jil Luisa (2023) Understanding Well-Being in Academia: Exploring the Interaction of Students’ and Teachers’ Well-Being. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.

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Abstract

Abstract Mental health problems among students and teachers have become a significant public health concern. The purpose of this study is to examine the conceptualization of well-being in academia and explore the complex interaction between students’ and teachers’ well-being. Drawing on theoretical approaches such as positive psychology, social constructivism, and the Self-Determination Theory, the study examines factors associated with well-being, including resilience, social factors, autonomy, competence, and relatedness. The research questions focus on how well-being is conceptualized and the interaction between students’ and teachers’ well-being. Using qualitative data in the form of interviews, the study identifies several components of well-being, including physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental well-being. Furthermore, our research shows that a balanced engagement in all components is essential for optimal well-being. Another key finding is the reciprocal and multi-directional interaction between the well-being of students and teachers. Additionally, our findings provide support for previous research that emphasizes the need for more attention on the concept relatedness in academia. This study contributes to the research concerning development of strategies to promote well-being in academic settings. Keywords: academia, well-being, positive psychology, self-determination theory, resilience

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelor)
Supervisor name:	Ballato, L.
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	None [Bachelor Psychology]
Date Deposited:	19 Jul 2023 14:44
Last Modified:	19 Jul 2023 14:44
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2479

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