Academic expectation, self-compassion, psychological capital, social support and student wellbeing

Amy Poots; T CASSIDY

doi:10.1016/j.ijer.2019.101506

Academic expectation, self-compassion, psychological capital, social support and student wellbeing

Amy Poots, T CASSIDY

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Abstract

In an increasingly competitive academic environment students in pursuit of educational recognition are often vulnerable to the effects of stress. This study explored the relationship of academic stress and wellbeing in 258 university students (50 males and 208 females), aged 18–39 years old. The potential mediating variables of self-compassion, psychological capital, and social
support were also explored. Data were gathered through an online survey and analysed using correlation, hierarchical multiple regression analysis and path analysis. Findings revealed selfcompassion, psychological capital, and social support to mediate the relationship between academic stress and wellbeing. Research findings could be usefully applied to inform interventions
to reduce stress and improve wellbeing within the student population.

Original language	English
Article number	101506
Pages (from-to)	1-9
Number of pages	9
Journal	International Journal of Educational Research
Volume	99
Early online date	21 Nov 2019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2019.101506
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 1 Jan 2020

Keywords

Academic expectations Stress/self compassion Psychological capital Social support Wellbeing
Academic expectations
Stress/self compassion
Wellbeing
Psychological capital
Social support

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