Alaya, Yaritza Rizky (2026) The Social Side of Well-Being: Identity Compatibility, Inclusion, and Student Identification. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Students’ well-being varies considerably during the transition to university, often shaped by several academic and social factors. This study aims to examine the extent to which identity compatibility is associated with students’ well-being, and how the relationship is mediated by students’ perceived inclusion and student identification. Psychology students at the University of Groningen took part in the online survey (N = 477) assessing identity compatibility, inclusion, student identification, well-being, as well as other measures not discussed by this study’s model. Results showed that identity compatibility has a small positive association with well-being. The mediation analyses indicated no indirect effect via inclusion due to the non-significant relationship between identity compatibility and inclusion. On the other hand, student identification mediated the identity compatibility and well-being link, suggesting that students who felt that their background fit in the university environment tended to identify more strongly with university students, hence, promoting their well-being. These findings add to the literature highlighting student identification as a key mechanism through which perceived identity fit relates to student well-being. Future research using a longitudinal design could provide more information on how these variables are related over time.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Klavina, L. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Feb 2026 14:01 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Feb 2026 14:01 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/6156 |
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