Kiewiet, G.J. (2022) The different types of student residences in the city of Groningen; How do these influence the well-being of students? Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
The city of Groningen counts many students, and therefore, student residences. Research on well-being has developed more and more over time. However, research on student well-being, especially in the Netherlands, has been conducted less. When being a student, students face many challenges, such as the pressure to perform. Everyone wants to prove themselves. In addition, students have high expectations of their families and themselves. Therefore, this research focuses on student well-being in the city of Groningen and how different student residences influence this. A qualitative research approach was adopted in which students living in the city of Groningen were interviewed. The interviewees were divided into three groups based on the type of residence. Results were triangulated using document-and media analysis. With the COVID-19 pandemic changing lifestyles globally and, therefore, students’ lives and mental health, students without housemates seek interaction outside their residences. In contrast, people with housemates seek more interaction within their house. Furthermore, green spaces, which were still accessible during the pandemic, became crucial places to visit. When discussing the respondents’ background, there were some significant indicators of why they chose to study in Groningen. The most significant indicators were distance, friends, and the study they wanted to do. Outcomes were that the COVID-19 pandemic affected student well-being negatively, whereas the environment of the residence influences student well-being positively.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Human Geography and Planning |
| Supervisor: | Ballas, D. |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Jul 2022 12:09 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Jul 2022 12:09 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3884 |
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