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Measuring mental health and well-being of South African undergraduate students

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ID15700487
AuthorsIrma Eloff (0000-0001-8306-3979, University of Pretoria, corresponding author), Marien Alet Graham (0000-0003-4071-9864, University of Pretoria)
Year2020
Volume7
Pagese34-e34
Publication date2020-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCambridge Prisms Global Mental Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2054-4251 • E-ISSN: 2054-4251
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/gmh.2020.26
PMID33489249
OpenAlexW3106619700
LanguageEN
Citations received12
References cited29

The statistically significant decreases in the mental health and well-being of participants in this study indicate the need for substantive interventions to support student mental health and well-being. Strong foci for well-being interventions should include self-efficacy, sense of direction, meaning and creating a sense of belonging

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Citation span2021 - 2026 (6)
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