Developing and validating a university needs instrument to measure the psychosocial needs of university students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

University students are four times more likely to experience elevated levels of psychological distress compared to their peers. The psychosocial needs of university students are associated with high psychological distress, stressful life events, and academic performance. Our study focuses on developing a measure to help universities identify these psychosocial needs.

Aims

The study aimed to develop and validate the factor structure of the University Needs Instrument and identify the relationship between psychosocial needs, psychological distress and academic performance among university students.

Sample

Undergraduate university students (N = 511) currently studying at university.

Method

Participants completed demographic questions, the University Nee

SUBMITTER: Tindle R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9790289 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature