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University students, mental health and development
Canadian Psychiatric Association Journal
|August 1, 1978
Summary
Student mental health and academic performance in the 1960s-70s were impacted by social change and economic factors. Graduate unemployment emerged as a significant stressor for university students during this era.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Higher Education Studies
Background:
- The late 1960s and 1970s were characterized by significant social change and intergenerational conflict.
- Socioeconomic and political issues deeply affected university students globally.
- Previous research has explored these factors in diverse cultural contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine factors influencing university students' mental health and academic functioning during a period of social upheaval.
- To analyze the interplay between societal changes, economic conditions, and student well-being.
- To contextualize findings within specific international case studies.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of studies conducted at Dalhousie University, six British universities, and the University of Singapore.
- Examination of existing research data from the late 1960s and 1970s.
- Literature review focusing on socioeconomic problems and student experiences.
Main Results:
- Social change and intergenerational conflict were intrinsically linked to student concerns.
- High graduate unemployment was identified as a major source of stress for university students in the late 1970s.
- Socioeconomic problems significantly impacted the academic and mental health outcomes of students.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights the profound impact of socioeconomic conditions on student mental health and academic success.
- Graduate unemployment is a critical factor affecting student well-being during higher education.
- Understanding historical socioeconomic pressures provides insights into contemporary student challenges.