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Title: Enhancing Student Mental Health and Wellbeing: A Good Practice Guide for Work Placement Supervisors
Language: English
Authors: Reena Soniassy, Andrew J. Martin, Rozanne Kruger
Source: International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning. 2025 26(1):159-176.
Availability: New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education. University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. Tel: +64-7-838-4892; e-mail: editor@ijwil.org; Web site: https://www.ijwil.org/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Student Welfare, Mental Health, Work Experience Programs, Supervisors, Partnerships in Education, Nutrition Instruction, Foreign Countries, Trust (Psychology), Communication Problems, Cultural Differences, Guides, Resilience (Psychology), Graduate Students, Work Environment
Geographic Terms: New Zealand
Abstract: Workplace supervisors support students by coaching and assessing performance during work-integrated learning (WIL). This exploratory mixed-method study explored how workplace supervisors support WIL students. Workplace supervisors from the Massey University MSc (Nutrition and Dietetics) program, New Zealand completed an online survey (n=133), and semi-structured individual interviews (n=11). Survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Content analysis was used for open-ended survey responses and thematic analysis for interviews. The supervisory relationship was identified as an important influence on student mental health and wellbeing, with less autocratic and more empowering approaches promoted. However, tense and untrusting relationships, involving communication breakdown or cultural miscommunication were also reported. Most supervisors had no formal mental health training and were not confident in recognizing signs of declining mental health nor supporting struggling students. Data analysis revealed strategies informing the development of a 'Good Practice Guide' to support WIL supervisors in optimizing student mental health and well-being.
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Entry Date: 2025
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