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Aglaia Freccero1, Miriam Onwunle2, Jordan Elliott1
1Division of Psychiatry, Department of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London, 2nd Floor Commonwealth Building, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0NN, United Kingdom, 44 7551893250.
Students see potential in learning analytics for mental health support, but emphasize the need for involvement in design and ethical considerations. This research highlights the importance of student voices in developing these tools for well-being.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Student mental health is a significant global public health issue.
- Learning analytics offers potential for early detection of behavioral and learning pattern changes.
- Existing research lacks student perspectives on using learning analytics for mental health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore university students' views on employing learning analytics for mental health and well-being support.
- To understand student attitudes towards data privacy, transparency, and ethical considerations in learning analytics.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semistructured online interviews with 15 university students (aged 20-26).
- Formed a student advisory group (SAG) to guide research design, analysis, and dissemination.
- Employed thematic analysis, with data triangulation and co-creation of a coding framework with the SAG.
Main Results:
- Students recognized learning analytics' potential for mental health monitoring and early intervention.
- Key concerns included data reliability, privacy, transparency, and the need for student involvement in decision-making.
- Students generally supported integrating learning analytics with existing university support services.
Conclusions:
- This study is the first to qualitatively examine student perceptions of learning analytics for mental health.
- Student attitudes suggest potential for effective integration into university support systems.
- Prioritizing student involvement and addressing ethical concerns is crucial for successful implementation.
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