Investigating the Influence of Students’ Engagement on Subjective Well-Being in Armenian Higher Education Context: Insights From a Cross-Sectional Study
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https://doi.org/10.46991/BYSU:E/2024.15.1.057Keywords:
academic engagement, social engagement, well-being, young adulthood, learning experienceAbstract
This article examines the relationship between academic engagement, social engagement, and student well-being. Participants were asked to complete a survey regarding student engagement, well-being, and provide some background information. The study found that both academic and social engagement were positively associated with student well-being, indicating that students who are more involved in their academic and social lives tend to have higher levels of well-being. These findings suggest that universities should focus not only on academic achievements but also on promoting academic and social engagement as a means of improving overall student psychological well-being. The study also shows that studying in a fee-based educational system that involves financial obligations like tuition fees and educational expenses can exert a substantial influence on students’ well-being.
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