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Manifestations of well-being in undergraduate students of law
Mini Dissertation (MEd (Educational Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/97022 Manifestations of well-being in undergraduate students of law Eloff, Irma nolodimaza12@gmail.com Dimaza, Noloyiso Zimbini UCTD Sustainable development goals (SDGs) Law Law students Undergraduate student Well-being SDG-04: Quality education Education theses SDG-04 SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth Education theses SDG-08 Mini Dissertation (MEd (Educational Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2024. Students' well-being in Higher Education (HE) is foundational to their academic success. However, recent studies show a notable and concerning decline in mental health and well-being among university students in different scientific disciplines. This study specifically focused on undergraduate law students at a university in the Gauteng province, South Africa. It aimed to explore what well-being means to them, and how university factors contribute to their subjective well-being experience. The research was anchored in the constructivist paradigm, and theoretically grounded in the PACES model of student well-being. Utilising a qualitative research approach, the study employed purposive sampling for an online survey with participants (n=167), and snowball sampling to recruit participants (n=4) for a focus group discussion. The two data sets were analysed simultaneously, following Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis guidelines. Throughout the research process, ethical standards were strictly adhered to. The findings of this study revealed that undergraduate law students’ well-being comprised a combination of a variety of features influenced by many factors and experiences. Social support, a supportive academic environment, academic engagement, and a balanced lifestyle were identified as key contributors to student well-being by the participants. However, hindrances to well-being among undergraduate law students included academic pressures, unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance abuse, and personal challenges like anxiety and stress. Key words: law, law students, undergraduate student, well-being NRF Educational Psychology MEd (Educational Psychology) Unrestricted Faculty of Education SDG-03: Good health and well-being 2024-07-15T09:36:27Z 2024-07-15T09:36:27Z 2024-09 2024 Mini Dissertation * S2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/97022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.26292811.v1 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.26292811 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainable development goals (SDGs) Law Law students Undergraduate student Well-being SDG-04: Quality education Education theses SDG-04 SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth Education theses SDG-08 Manifestations of well-being in undergraduate students of law |
| title | Manifestations of well-being in undergraduate students of law |
| title_full | Manifestations of well-being in undergraduate students of law |
| title_fullStr | Manifestations of well-being in undergraduate students of law |
| title_full_unstemmed | Manifestations of well-being in undergraduate students of law |
| title_short | Manifestations of well-being in undergraduate students of law |
| title_sort | manifestations of well being in undergraduate students of law |
| topic | UCTD Sustainable development goals (SDGs) Law Law students Undergraduate student Well-being SDG-04: Quality education Education theses SDG-04 SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth Education theses SDG-08 |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/97022 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.26292811 |