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Student Loneliness and Social Connectedness Data, 2021
Creator
Homer, S, University of Plymouth
Study number / PID
856114 (UKDA)
10.5255/UKDA-SN-856114 (DOI)
Data access
Restricted
Series
Not available
Abstract
We took a sequential mixed-methods approach. First, drawing upon the principles of Participatory Action Research, we conducted stakeholder-led (i.e. student-led) focus groups with a diverse group of 13 students to explore their experiences of social connectedness at university before, during, and beyond the pandemic (Study 1). We conducted three rounds of focus groups (3-5 participants per group) using a semi-structured template. This yielded qualitative data in the form of transcripts. ***(Focus groups .zip)***
Then, we used themes emerging from the focus group data to inform an online survey about social connectedness to test the generalisability of the focus group results in 44 students (Study 2). This yielded both quantitative (closed question) and qualitative (open question) data. ***(Online survey .zip)***
Raw data, participant briefs, debriefs, and consent forms, templates and questionnaires are all within the zip files.
***Please refer to the READ ME file within each .zip folder***
Qualitative data derived from focus groups conducted with students on their experiences of loneliness and social connectedness at university. Quantitative data from an online survey on student experiences of loneliness and social connectedness.If we learnt one thing from the Covid-19 pandemic, it is the importance of social connection. Social connectedness and belonging are essential for mental health and wellbeing. Loneliness, however, predicts mental ill-health and has been identified as a main cause of mental ill-health in students. Therefore, the Student Mental Health Charter highlights improving social connectedness at university as a priority. During the Covid-19 pandemic and associated restrictions, it became even more important to understand students’ experiences of social connectedness. How did students experience social connection under the Covid-19 restrictions, and what lessons can be taken forward as we move on from the pandemic?
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Methodology
Data collection period
01/03/2021 - 01/09/2021
Country
United Kingdom
Time dimension
Not available
Analysis unit
Individual
Universe
Not available
Sampling procedure
Not available
Kind of data
Text
Data collection mode
We took a sequential mixed-methods approach. First, drawing upon the principles of Participatory Action Research, we conducted stakeholder-led (i.e. student-led) focus groups with a diverse group of 13 students to explore their experiences of social connectedness at university before, during, and beyond the pandemic (Study 1). We conducted three rounds of focus groups (3-5 participants per group) using a semi-structured template. This yielded qualitative data in the form of transcripts. ***(Focus groups .zip)***Then, we used themes emerging from the focus group data to inform an online survey about social connectedness to test the generalisability of the focus group results in 44 students (Study 2). This yielded both quantitative (closed question) and qualitative (open question) data. ***(Online survey .zip)***Raw data, participant briefs, debriefs, and consent forms, templates and questionnaires are all within the zip files.***Please refer to the READ ME file within each .zip folder***
Funding information
Grant number
ES/S00324X/1
Access
Publisher
UK Data Service
Publication year
2023
Terms of data access
The Data Collection is available for download to users registered with the UK Data Service.