Pathways to Students’ Thriving at a Public University in Benin: A Mixed-Methods Design

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Abstract

Centering the experiences of college students and drawing from the thriving framework (a strength-based approach to student success), this study examines students’ thriving at a public university in Benin. This mixed methods study used an online survey and in-depth student interviews. Research questions (a) assess students’ ability to thrive, (b) explore the relationship between thriving as a dependent variable and psychological sense of community, student involvement, student-faculty interaction, and spirituality as predictors, and (c) students’ perception of experiences contributing to their thriving. Findings are intended (a) to inform the development of strength-based and student-centered initiatives to help students thrive and succeed and b) to facilitate the conceptualization of a policy agenda for re-envisioning and supporting student holistic success and well-being.

Author

• Oumarou Abdoulaye Balarabe, Ohio University