The effects of trauma in higher education

Sarah Allen; Nikki Carthy

The effects of trauma in higher education

SSSHL Psychology

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Abstract

Previous trauma is a widespread issue in university students. Exposure to trauma can increase susceptibility to mental health issues, lead to difficulties with self-esteem and emotion regulation and impair the ability to persist with studies. The current study comprised of an online questionnaire to examine relationships between trauma, academic persistence, resilience and mental wellbeing in a sample of UK students. 75.6% reported at least one trauma, and increased trauma was associated with more mental health symptoms; higher perceived resilience and reduced academic persistence. Findings hope to inform policy and practice with regards to embedding trauma-informed approaches in higher education.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Advance HE
Publication status	Published - 16 May 2023
Event	Advance HE - Mental Wellbeing in HE Conference 2023: Putting theory into practice - creating a whole university approach to student and staff wellbeing : Mental Wellbeing in HE - , United Kingdom Duration: 16 May 2023 → 16 May 2023 https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/Mental-Wellbeing-23?_cldee=d2sUOaFS8yBvm9wyLNsvlQUmC01WK69YsYEx8-WkCjKo2omYvCX3lAJpHauWj5Vu&recipientid=contact-299d7bf33644e61197490050568988db-2e1b0bd5891f4536aef6887bf676992f&utm_source=ClickDimensions&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Mental%20Wellbeing%20in%20HE%20Conference%202023&esid=8882035d-63ea-ed11-8847-002248c6b2b5#Programme

Conference

Conference	Advance HE - Mental Wellbeing in HE Conference 2023: Putting theory into practice - creating a whole university approach to student and staff wellbeing
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Period	16/05/23 → 16/05/23
Internet address	https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/Mental-Wellbeing-23?_cldee=d2sUOaFS8yBvm9wyLNsvlQUmC01WK69YsYEx8-WkCjKo2omYvCX3lAJpHauWj5Vu&recipientid=contact-299d7bf33644e61197490050568988db-2e1b0bd5891f4536aef6887bf676992f&utm_source=ClickDimensions&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Mental%20Wellbeing%20in%20HE%20Conference%202023&esid=8882035d-63ea-ed11-8847-002248c6b2b5#Programme

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