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Enhancing Well-Being in Students : A Systematic Review of Well-Being Interventions in Academic Contexts
Bekhuis, Geeke (2025) Enhancing Well-Being in Students : A Systematic Review of Well-Being Interventions in Academic Contexts.
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| Abstract: | Student well-being has received growing attention in recent years due to enhanced psychological distress and emotional challenges among students aged 18 to 25 years. Despite the development of numerous well-being interventions within academic contexts, the evidence base regarding their effectiveness remains inconsistent. This systematic review aimed to synthesize findings from studies examining the effectiveness of well-being interventions specifically designed to enhance student well-being in academic contexts. Sixteen studies met inclusion criteria and were categorized into three intervention types: positive psychological interventions (PPIs), mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), and other interventions. Most studies reported significant within-group improvements in well-being outcomes, particularly for PPIs and MBIs. Reported within-group effect sizes ranged from moderate to large. Most frequently targeted outcome measures of well-being were psychological and subjective well-being. It was found that well-being interventions, particularly PPIs and MBIs, can improve various domains of student well-being. However, inconsistencies in the conceptualization and measurement of well-being, a lack of randomized controlled trails, and the overall low to moderate quality of included studies limit the strengths and generalizability of these findings. Despite these limitations, embedding well-being interventions into academic contexts appears a promising strategy to enhance students’ well-being and address emerging mental health needs. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/108057 |
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