Examining the Effect of Perceived Social Support on Student Mental Health in Somaliland

Şengül Başarı, Yağmur Çerkez, Didem İşlek and Amal Osman
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Şengül Başarı: Assist. Prof. Dr., Near East University, Ataturk Faculty of Education, Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Turkish Republic of North Cyprus
Yağmur Çerkez: Prof. Dr., Near East University, Ataturk Faculty of Education, Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Turkish Republic of North Cyprus
Didem Ä°ÅŸlek: Assoc. Prof. Dr., Near East University, Ataturk Faculty of Education, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Turkish Republic of North Cyprus
Amal Osman: Near East University, Ataturk Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Turkish Republic of North Cyprus

Revista romaneasca pentru educatie multidimensionala - Journal for Multidimensional Education, 2024, vol. 16, issue 1, 465-481

Abstract: The aim of this study, conducted in Somaliland, was to explore the relationship between perceived social support and students' mental health, specifically focusing on stress, anxiety, and depression. This research has been conducted in a correlation quantitative design. In the context of the challenges and opportunities university students face, this research sheds light on the vital role of psychological well-being. In Somaliland, where official health statistics are scarce and mental health is often overlooked, this investigation addresses an important gap in understanding. This study, conducted in Hargeisa, delved into the impact of perceived social support on students' mental health. Employing a correlational quantitative design, data was collected from 366 students in both public and private universities using Google Forms. The findings unveiled a robust, albeit inverse, relationship between perceived social support and stress, anxiety, and depression levels among students. One crucial recommendation stemming from this research is the inclusion of mental health education and awareness activities in the curricula of all educational levels. These findings underscore the pressing need to prioritize mental well-being in educational institutions, setting a foundation for students to thrive academically and socially. In a world where academic pressures and social dynamics continue to evolve, nurturing the mental health of university students is an investment in their future success and overall well-being.

Keywords: perceived social support; depression; anxiety; stress; Somililand; Universities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I2 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.18662/rrem/16.1/832

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