Mental health problems in first‐generation university students: A scoping review
D Smith, R McLellan - Review of Education, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
D Smith, R McLellan
Review of Education, 2023•Wiley Online LibraryDespite growing concern about mental health problems in university students and
increasing recognition that first‐generation university students (FGS) may face additional
challenges, there has been no previous attempt to map the existing research on FGS mental
health. The aim of this scoping review was to elicit current understanding of mental health
problems in FGS from the literature. Following database searches and screening, 40 peer‐
reviewed articles were included in the scoping review. Findings from these studies were …
increasing recognition that first‐generation university students (FGS) may face additional
challenges, there has been no previous attempt to map the existing research on FGS mental
health. The aim of this scoping review was to elicit current understanding of mental health
problems in FGS from the literature. Following database searches and screening, 40 peer‐
reviewed articles were included in the scoping review. Findings from these studies were …
Abstract
Despite growing concern about mental health problems in university students and increasing recognition that first‐generation university students (FGS) may face additional challenges, there has been no previous attempt to map the existing research on FGS mental health. The aim of this scoping review was to elicit current understanding of mental health problems in FGS from the literature. Following database searches and screening, 40 peer‐reviewed articles were included in the scoping review. Findings from these studies were synthesised for: types of mental health problems in FGS; prevalence of mental health problems in FGS compared to continuing‐generation students (CGS); factors associated with mental health problems in FGS; effects of mental health problems on FGS; help‐seeking for mental health problems in FGS; and interventions. Significant gaps were highlighted and recommendations made for future research, particularly outside the United States. True commitment to widening participation demands much more research on mental health problems in FGS to ensure that they thrive not just arrive.
Context and implications
Rationale for this study
The aim of this scoping review was to map the existing international research on mental health problems in first‐generation university students (FGS).
Why do the new findings matter
The scoping review synthesises findings from 40 empirical studies published in peer‐reviewed journals, giving valuable insights into mental health problems in FGS and highlighting significant gaps in our understanding.
Implications for higher education researchers and universities The findings of the scoping review are a call to action for future research in this field. More studies are needed, particularly outside the United States, using a variety of research designs to gain a more comprehensive understanding of mental health problems in FGS. This research should be prioritised so that universities are provided with evidence‐based recommendations to mitigate and/or address mental health problems in FGS, thereby helping to ensure that they thrive in higher education.
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