The role of accommodation environments in student mental health and wellbeing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the increasing concern over student mental health and wellbeing, attention has turned to the matter of creating environments, communities, and institutions which enable students to flourish.

Methods

To explore the role of accommodation environments in first year student mental health and wellbeing, eight focus groups were conducted in two universities in North West England and analysed using thematic analysis.

Results

Three overarching themes were identified: 'The betwixt space'; 'Accommodations as vessels to cultivate friendships and communities'; and 'The importance of accommodation-based pastoral staff'. As attachment to place and relationships with significant others are disrupted by the transition, this leaves young people vulnerable whilst they

SUBMITTER: Worsley JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7986561 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature