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Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media
Vol. 25, 28 November 2023
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Research on the Impact of Peer Social Networks on Students’ Physical and Mental Development and Campus Happiness
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Abstract
This study addresses the influence of social networks on university students’ academic performance and psychological well-being. With over forty million students engaged in higher education in China, enhancing their educational experience and mental health amidst limited resources has become crucial. Existing research often focuses on educational structures and learning experiences, neglecting campus environment-related factors. Therefore, this study emphasizes the role of social networks in shaping outcomes. Drawing from historical literature, social network analysis’s efficacy in addressing societal concerns is established. Studies reveal that students with more reciprocal connections often exhibit better academic performance. This research amalgamates empirical inquiries, examining network data, academic achievements, and well-being indicators. Findings underscore social networks’ potential to influence academic and psychological dimensions, offering implications for universities and students.
Keywords
social network analysis, higher education performance, student mental well-being
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the International Conference on Global Politics and Socio-Humanities
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-161-2
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-162-9
- Published Date
- 28 November 2023
- Series
- Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media
- ISSN (Print)
- 2753-7048
- ISSN (Online)
- 2753-7056
- DOI
- 10.54254/2753-7048/25/20230642
- Copyright
- 28 November 2023
- Open Access
- This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited