External Factors Affecting the Well-Being of Students in Higher Education Institutions

Abstract

Studies have revealed that several factors affect the well-being of students in higher education institutions. The current chapter investigates some of the factors which include sexual harassment, student unrest, role of the family, and institutional environment. The main purpose of this chapter is to explore how the factors affect the well being of learners in higher education institutions. The chapter presents introduction of the study, its background, as well as the external factors affecting well being of students in higher education institutions together with future direction and the conclusion of the study.