Rethinking student success through mental well-being - Massey University

Research from PhD graduate Dr Idham Rocklen indicates student success is influenced as much by mental well-being, as intelligence and effort. For his research Dr Rocklen focused on accounting students, who often face high-pressure academic environments. He explored how both the positive and challenging aspects of mental well-being can influence students’ academic performance, engagement and overall university experience. Dr Rocklen found that almost 80 per cent sit somewhere between thriving and struggling, suggesting many students are managing, but not necessarily flourishing. His findings challenge the common assumption that students experiencing anxiety or depression are inevitably disengaged or underperforming. Dr Rocklen says understanding well-being as a balance, rather than simply the presence or absence of challenges, is key to improving student outcomes.

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