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Toward total student health: A qualitative pilot study
Brenna Quinn1, Mazen El Ghaziri1, Kelsey M Mangano2
1a Solomont School of Nursing, Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences , University of Massachusetts Lowell , Lowell , Massachusetts , USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|July 7, 2018
Summary
College students identified key wellness concerns including nutrition, finances, mental health, and safety. They also proposed practical solutions to enhance campus well-being, demonstrating a strong interest in health.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Higher Education Studies
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Colleges play a crucial role in fostering healthy behaviors among students.
- Understanding student perceptions of wellness is essential for effective health promotion initiatives.
- Previous research has not fully captured the self-perceived wellness concerns of contemporary college students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the primary wellness-related concerns of undergraduate students.
- To explore students' self-perceived behaviors related to campus wellness.
- To gather student-generated solutions for improving campus well-being.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing focus groups with 37 undergraduate students.
- Data collected through recorded and transcribed focus group discussions.
- Analysis employed directed and conventional qualitative approaches.
Main Results:
- Four key campus wellness themes emerged: nutrition, economics, mental health, and campus safety.
- Students expressed significant concerns across these identified areas.
- A fifth theme revealed student-proposed solutions for enhancing campus wellness.
Conclusions:
- The study identified critical health concerns and practical solutions relevant to college student well-being.
- Students demonstrate a genuine interest in their personal health and the health of their peers.
- Future research should involve a web-based survey to quantify the prevalence and impact of these wellness issues.
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