Supporting Student Transitions and Resilience: A Literature Review (65922)
Session Chair: Robyn Gibson
Friday, January 6, 2023 (14:20)
Session: Session 4
Room: 321B
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
There is a growing concern that high school students are ill prepared for their transition into post-secondary institutions (Walburg, 2014). There has been speculation that this maladjustment may broadly reflect a lack of resiliency (Walburg, 2014). Student resiliency, however, is a multifaceted phenomenon that is influenced by a number of intersecting factors that are not necessarily uniform across all students. Transitioning into post-secondary institutions brings with it a variety of interpersonal and intrapersonal challenges. Not only are first year post-secondary students challenged to adjust to new academic standards, they must also regulate their newfound personal freedom, manage new responsibilities, form and maintain new interpersonal relationships, and navigate new and often complex environments. It is not surprising, then, that student resilience in the face of all these challenges has become the focus in this realm of research (Eells, 2017). This review provides a comprehensive summary of the existing literature surrounding student resilience and specific areas of vulnerability and strength in students. What follows is an in-depth overview of the prevalence of student mental health concerns, existing tools that have been developed for the identification of risk, as well as evidence-based strategies for building student resilience. Central components of resilience-building, including the role of educational institutions are explored - specifically as they pertain to trends in the current literature regarding student health and well-being. This review includes a discussion of resilience-building initiatives, gaps in current research, and implications for future research.
Authors:
Anomi Bearden, Red Deer Polytechnic, Canada
Ashely Curtis, University of Calgary, Canada
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Anomi Bearden is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at Red Deer Polytechnic in Canada
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