Module 4: Study-Life Balance, Recreation, and Well-being Flashcards
Social connectedness refers to…
a personal sense of belonging to a group, family, or community
What are some common factors to balance with studying?
Socializing
Employment
Exercise
Hobbies/interests
What are 3 important factors that play a role in study-life balance?
- Time commitment
- Rest
- Planning
What is the negative impact of over-studying?
Negative impact on relationships
May interfere with ability to fulfill other non-study related obligations and interests
Increase the likelihood of unhealthy behaviours (i.e., smoking, excessive alcohol use, unhealthy eating, anxiety and/or depression symptoms)
The benefits of having a study-life balance?
Reduction of worry and stress
Improves efficiency of work
Improves engagement with courses
Facilitates attention and concentration on task
Improves academic success
What is the wheel of life?
Includes the broader context of life such as interests and priorities.
Academic/professional
Finances
Health
Family & friends
Relationships/love
Personal growth
Recreation, culture, & hobbies
Physical environment
What are compassionate campuses?
Campuses that are inclusive and kind. Allow students to not just survive but also to thrive.
- Flexible assessments
- Positive learning environments
- Tackle stigma & discrimination
We know that there is something called social connectedness but connectedness in general is also important to well-being. What are some ways to foster connectedness?
With other people
With the natural world
With meaningful values
With meaningful work
With culture and heritage
Does social connection mean that you have to be physically present with people in a literal sense?
NO
It refers to someone’s subjective experience of feeling understood and connected to others
What are some positive benefits of participating in social connectedness?
Improved QoL
Boost mental health
Increased life expectancy
Decreased risk of suicide
Build more inclusive learning communities
Loneliness stems from…
a lack or reduced feeling of social connectedness
What are some negative effects of loneliness?
Increased cortisol
Increased sleep disturbances
Reduced activity
Increased risk of heart disease
Challenge immune system
What are some pathways to self-harm and/or suicide?
Genetic and biological factors
Negative life events or social problems
Personality factors
Feelings of psychological distress and hopelessness
Substance use
Social isolation and academic failure
Exposure to suicide or self-harm
Availability of method
According to one study in 2018, was there a significant difference in loneliness scores between those who reported heavy use of social media and those who never used social media?
No
There was no significant difference which means that other factors such as in-person interactions and life balance are better predictors of loneliness than social media alone
What are the 3 types of loneliness?
- Situational (unpleasant events or circumstances cause us to retract from society)
- Developmental (can hinder our capacity to balance individualism and intimacy. Psychological disorders like depression or schizophrenia could cause this type of loneliness)
- Internal (when a self-perception of worthlessness intensifies the feeling of being alone)
How do lonely people perceive the world differently?
Tend to see benign events as more threatening (living in self-defence mode)
