A study of the impact of psychological distress and disadvantage on the educational outcomes of tertiary students

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1074750

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The study will examine differences in psychological distress over time between socio-economically disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged tertiary students and, in turn, the potential role of psychological distress in explaining any differences between these groups in course non-completion or completion. The knowledge gained from the study can inform programs and interventions designed to prevent or reduce tertiary student mental health problems and course non-completion.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $70,511.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Mental Health

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

education | mental health | social context | social disadvantage | social epidemiology

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