The impact of the university environment on undergraduate student mental well-being during first & final years at Scottish universities

Lead Research Organisation: University of Dundee
Department Name: Geography and Environmental Science

Abstract

To further the understanding of mental well-being during the transition to and from university, this study aims to investigate the stressors and resources in the university environment and their impact on undergraduate student mental well-being during first and final years at Scottish universities.

1. What impact does the transition to university have on 1st year students?
i. How does the well-being of students change during their first year on a University campus?
2. What impact does anticipating the transition from university have on final year students?
i. How does the well-being of students change during their final year on a University Campus?
3. What stressors and resources in students' physical and social environments are associated with student mental well-being?

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Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
ES/P000681/1 01/10/2017 30/09/2027
1995490 Studentship ES/P000681/1 12/10/2017 21/02/2022 Shonagh McInnes