Exploring First-Year Students' Demands and Resources in the South African Context

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      Johns Hopkins University Press. 2715 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. Tel: 800-548-1784; Tel: 410-516-6987; Fax: 410-516-6968; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/list
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
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      17
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
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    • Accession Number:
      10.1353/csd.2023.0016
    • ISSN:
      0897-5264
      1543-3382
    • Abstract:
      The growing concern about the mental health and psychological distress of first-year students warrants a greater understanding of their well-being. This study explored the insights of 16 staff and service providers who engage with first-year students at a South African peri-urban campus and built on quantitative studies using the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model to understand student well-being. In-depth interviews offered insight into the demands and resources experienced by a largely rural student population. Five themes emerged: (a) transition to university life, (b) the nature of the academic environment, (c) the economic experiences of studying, (d) accommodations and facilities, and (e) the complex lives of first-year students. The study informs the JD-R model from a student context. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
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    • Publication Date:
      2023
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1393685