Promoting First-Generation College Students’ Mental Well-Being: Student Perceptions of an Academic Enrichment Program

• DOI: 10.1353/csd.2017.0092
• Publication Date: 2017-12-03T09:01:26Z
• Authors: Martin A. Swanbro...; Lisa Schelbe; Kelly Romano; Carmella Spinelli
• Keywords: Thematic Analysis; Mental distress

Academic enrichment programs seek to address the challenges first-generation students face, but research tends focus on academic outcomes. In this study we investigated students' perceptions of how a program addresses their mental well-being. A total 25 undergraduate who were enrolled in an participated groups and interviews. thematic analysis interviews revealed that reported promoted well-being by helping them feel cared for, cultivating sense belonging, preventing remediating distress, become resilient.