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Research: Coursework/curriculum and mental well-being

University students face a heightened risk of psychological distress and mental health issues. This research identifies six coursework elements that significantly predict students’ well-being, accounting for more variance than financial or employment worries. The findings aim to help educators design curricula that mitigate distress and promote mental well-being.

Larcombe, W., Baik, C., & Finch, S., Exploring course experiences that predict psychological distress and mental wellbeing in Australian undergraduate and graduate coursework students. Higher Education Research & Development, 2021. (link)

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