MINI REVIEW article
Front. Educ.
Sec. Higher Education
Volume 10 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/feduc.2025.1607364
This article is part of the Research TopicProtective vs Risk Factors for Stress and Psychological Well-being in Academic University ContextsView all 8 articles
Students' Wellbeing in Positive Higher Education: Conceptual Frameworks and Influencing Factors
Provisionally accepted
- China University of Political Science and Law, Changping District, Beijing Municipality, China
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Students' wellbeing in higher education is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor for academic success and personal development. This narrative review examines how positive psychology frameworks contribute to college student wellbeing. Key findings indicate that student wellbeing is a multidimensional construct shaped by personal attributes, academic factors, and institutional context. Positive psychology provides a conceptual lens, including theories such as PERMA and selfdetermination, to understand and enhance wellbeing in university settings. The review highlights the need for holistic, proactive approaches that integrate wellbeing into the fabric of higher education. Implications include incorporating wellbeing skills into curricula, fostering supportive learning environments, and campus-wide policies that prioritize students' mental health. By aligning educational practices with positive psychology, institutions can cultivate flourishing students poised to thrive academically and personally.
Keywords: Students' Wellbeing, Positive Psychology, higher education, Conceptual frameworks, Influencing factors
Received: 07 Apr 2025; Accepted: 08 May 2025.
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* Correspondence: Honghuan Li, China University of Political Science and Law, Changping District, 102249, Beijing Municipality, China
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