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Online support system for students in higher education: Proof-of-concept study.
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- Specific learning disabilities and associated emotional-motivational profiles: a study in Italian university students.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Online mental health interventions designed for students in higher education: A user-centered perspective.Internet interventions · 2021Review
- Factors associated with anxiety in males and females in the Lebanese population during the COVID-19 lockdown.Journal of affective disorders reports · 2021Article
- Exploring the feasibility and acceptability of the contents, design, and functionalities of an online intervention promoting mental health, wellbeing, and study skills in Higher Education students.International journal of mental health systems · 2019Article
- Supporting mental health, wellbeing and study skills in Higher Education: an online intervention system.International journal of mental health systems · 2018Article
- A review of web-based support systems for students in higher education.International journal of mental health systems · 2017Review
- E-mental health special issue.Digital healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundProviding support to the increasing numbers of students facing mental health difficulties in higher education (HE) can be difficult due to stigma or lack of resources. Alternative and/or complementary sources of support are needed, such as online interventions that are recognised for their therapeutic value and cost-effectiveness.
objectivesWe aim to provide evidence supporting the conceptual and practical value of a newly developed online multimedia intervention system for HE students who face mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and depression and study-skills difficulties.
methodsStudents from five universities were invited to participate in a cross-sectional proof-of-concept study. Students were invited through the universities' internal communication channels. Following demonstration of each part of the system, students completed a survey with quantitative and qualitative questions.
resultsResponse was largely positive. Positive responses on the features of the questionnaire ranged between 65% and 86%; on the features of the workshops ranged between 57% and 91%; on 'My place' ranged between 65% and 79%; on the animated videos ranged between 79% and 92%; and on the overall system ranged between 78% and 89%. Participants indicated areas for improvement and ways in which such improvement could be accomplished; these then guided the development of the system.
conclusionsThe results confirm the need for such a system. It can complement student support services (SSS) by dealing with cases with mild to moderate difficulties, hence allowing SSS to prioritise and effectively address more severe cases. Potentially this method can provide a meaningful alternative to SSS; this is worth investigating further.
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