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Area of Science:

Psychology
Higher Education Studies
Sociology

Background:

College students frequently encounter grief and loss.
Balancing grief with academic responsibilities presents unique challenges.
Universities often lack adequate support systems for grieving students.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how college students navigate grief amidst academic demands.
To identify factors influencing student mental health and academic performance during bereavement.
To provide recommendations for institutional support.

Main Methods:

Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data.
Survey administered to 950 students across two diverse university types.
In-depth interviews to explore students' lived experiences with grief.

Main Results:

Closeness to the deceased predicted mental health and academic difficulties.
Changes in peer relationships correlated with increased mental health challenges.
Qualitative data revealed a greater sense of purpose linked to closeness with the deceased.

Conclusions:

Grief significantly impacts college students' well-being and academic success.
Universities should foster a more sensitive and supportive environment for grieving students.
Faculty and staff play a crucial role in recognizing and addressing student grief.