A Comprehensive Review of Psychosocial, Academic, and Psychological Issues Faced by University Students in India
Mubashir Gull1, Navneet Kaur2, Wael M F Abuhasan3
1Department of Applied Psychology, GITAM School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Background:
University students confront a wide range of issues during their pursuit of education. Understanding these issues is essential for developing effective treatments and support systems.
Purpose:
This study aims to delineate the landscape of scholarly literature pertaining to psychosocial, academic, and psychological issues among university students. It further identifies key journals and publishing trends within the fields, thereby significantly contributing to this domain. Additionally, this study outlines the scientific field networks that offer theoretical and conceptual foundations for exploring the psychosocial, academic, and psychological challenges faced by university students. Furthermore, it also intends to systematically categorise various types of problems encountered by university students in India.
Methods:
To systematically gather and investigate the problems encountered by students in higher education, this study utilises bibliometric analysis, highlighting topics related to mental health. Data were extracted from Scopus and Web of Sciences databases.
Results:
The analysis of the literature yielded 12 overarching categories related to challenges faced by university students: stress, academic stress, depression, anxiety, internet/ smartphone addiction/ gaming disorder, low self-esteem, loneliness, insomnia, suicidal ideations, eating disorders, drug addiction, adjustment issues.
Conclusion:
Academic institutions should prioritise student mental health, as it affects academic performance and can lead to psychological disorders. Universities need Guidance and Counselling Cells staffed with professionals to help students manage psychosocial, academic, and psychological challenges.
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