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Mental Health and Subjective Well-being of Students: New Perspectives in Theory and Practice

Submission Deadline: 30 May 2025 View: 177 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Prof. Xinqiao Liu

Email: xinqiao.liu@tju.edu.cn

Affiliation: School of Education, Tianjin University, China

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Research Interest: Higher Education, Educational Psychology, Student Development

 

Prof. Geng Wang

Email: Geng.Wang@glasgow.ac.uk

Affiliation: School of Education, University of Glasgow, UK

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Research Interest: Sociology of learning, Vocational education and training, Skill formation, Skill/education policies


Summary

The landscape of education is rapidly evolving, with a growing emphasis on the holistic development of students. This includes not only academic achievements but also their emotional, social, and psychological well-being. The intersection of student mental health and subjective well-being is a critical area of research that has implications for educational policy, practice, and the lives of students themselves. A well-rounded education is essential for preparing students to thrive in a complex and ever-changing world.  

 

The aim of this Special Issue is to bring together interdisciplinary research that explores innovative theories and practical approaches to enhancing student mental health and subjective well-being. We seek to encourage dialogue among educators, psychologists, sociologists, policymakers, and students themselves to advance our collective understanding of this vital topic.

 

This Special Issue will specifically focus on students from various educational backgrounds, including but not limited to kindergarten students, primary and secondary school students, vocational education students, and higher education undergraduates and postgraduates.

 

The scope of the Special Issue encompasses a wide range of topics related to student mental health and subjective well-being, including but not limited to:

 

1. Empirical studies on the influence of subjective well-being on students’ development.

2. Interventions and programs aimed at improving the subjective well-being of students and young people.

3. Advances in the theory of student mental health and subjective well-being.

4. Cross-cultural perspectives on student subjective well-being and mental health.

5. The effect of physical activity program on students’ mental health.

6. The impact of internet use and digital literacy on student mental health.

7. The relationship between social media and students’ mental health.

8. The development trajectories of mental health and subjective well-being among students and young people.

9. The relationship between graduate student mentoring and psychological well-being.

10. Development and subjective well-being of vocational education students in disadvantaged situations.


Keywords

student development, mental health, subjective well-being, interdisciplinary research, internet use, academic success, career adaptability

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