Resilient learning experiences of university students
Exploring positive future orientations
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15345869 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Henry D Mason (0000-0002-3966-9970, Directorate of Student Development and Support, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa, corresponding author), Barend Jacobus van Wyk (0000-0002-2222-4393, Tshwane University of Technology) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 463-468 |
| Publication date | 2023-09-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychology in Africa (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1433-0237 • E-ISSN: 1815-5626 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14330237.2023.2245231 |
| OpenAlex | W4387667365 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 27 |
This qualitative study explored the resilient learning experiences of 68 first-year university students (female = 36.76%, age range = 18–23 years). Data were collected using narrative sketches. Interpretative phenomenological analysis revealed three themes: the wish, peaks and valleys, and from bitter to better. The wish theme pointed to students' resilience motivated by their desired futures and aspirational goals. The peaks and valleys theme gave voice to the challenges that students experience and the strategies (personal strengths and support structures) used to cope with stressors and flourish. The theme bitter to better indicated that students drew on internal (e.g. hope and sense of coherence) and external (e.g. student development and support programmes) resources as they navigated the university experience. The findings highlight students' positive future orientations and resilient learning as a crucial resource for student counselling services to support student well-being.Keywords: engineering studentshoperesiliencesalutogenesisstudent development and supportlearning experiences
Coherence (philosophical gambling strategy · Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Narrative · Pedagogy · Psychological resilience · Qualitative research · Sociology · Stressor · Theme (computing · Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |