Determining the quality of life of students in higher education

Abstract

Quality of life is affected by people's cultures, situations, expectations, goals, standards, and value systems. This study aims to determine the quality of life of students in terms of their relations with academicians, other students and administrative personnel, opportunities offered by the university, and their satisfaction level with their university in three major Turkish universities in 2016-2017 academic school year. A total of 417 participants including 131 males and 286 females were selected through a non-random selection. The study included a mixed method approach. The survey model of descriptive method was used in the quantitative part of the study. The qualitative part of the study included a semi-structured interview technique involving open ended questions. The quantitative data was analyzed according to the research questions using one-way analysis of variances (ANOVA), Pearson's correlation, and stepwise regression analysis. In addition, content analysis method was employed to analyze qualitative data. The findings showed that university students were uncertain about factors affecting their quality of life.

The impact of health literacy on college students’ psychological disturbances and quality of life: a structural equation modeling analysis

“…The current study did not include an investigation of the relationship between health literacy, QOL, and academic performance. However, previous research showed that improving college students’ QOL could play an essential role in achieving better academic and health-promoting outcomes [ 37 ]. Hence, the results of the current study open the door for further investigation regarding the improvement of college students’ academic performance through enhancement of health literacy and QOL.…”

“…While there is no consensus on the definition of QOL, many resources agree that it involves an individual’s satisfaction with health and life [ 35 , 36 ]. Physical and human resources as well as student services affect college students’ QOL [ 37 ]. Healthy populations, like most college students, have better QOL compared to patients with chronic diseases [ 38 ].…”

“…However, the literature shows that both psychological and physical health can impact college students’ QOL [ 39 ]. In turn, QOL is correlated with academic achievement and health promotion of college students [ 37 ]. However, the existing literature regarding health literacy effect on college students’ QOL is still not well-understood [ 36 ].…”