ERIC Number: EJ1163862
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Nov
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Promoting First-Generation College Students' Mental Well-Being: Student Perceptions of an Academic Enrichment Program
Swanbrow Becker, Martin A.; Schelbe, Lisa; Romano, Kelly; Spinelli, Carmella
Journal of College Student Development, v58 n8 p1166-1183 Nov 2017
Academic enrichment programs seek to address the challenges first-generation students face, but research tends to focus on academic outcomes. In this study we investigated first-generation students' perceptions of how a program addresses their mental well-being. A total of 25 undergraduate students who were enrolled in an academic enrichment program participated in focus groups and interviews. A thematic analysis of the focus groups and interviews revealed that students reported the program promoted their mental well-being by helping them to feel cared for, cultivating a sense of belonging, preventing and remediating distress, and helping them become resilient.
Descriptors: Mental Health, Well Being, First Generation College Students, Student Attitudes, Enrichment Activities, Academic Achievement, Undergraduate Students, Focus Groups, Interviews, Transitional Programs, College Bound Students, Student Experience, Summer Programs, Qualitative Research, High School Graduates, College Preparation
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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