Effective Online Intervention to Boost Student Engagement and Reduce Exhaustion in Higher Education

What is it about?

This research explored a new online tool called "STUDYCoach," designed to help university students better handle their academic demands and resources. The idea is based on a concept called the study demands–resources framework, which suggests that academic challenges can lead to tiredness, while academic support can increase a student's involvement in their studies. The tool encourages "study crafting," where students proactively adjust to these challenges and supports. In the study, 209 students were divided into two groups: one group used the STUDYCoach for three weeks, and the other group did not. Before, after, and 20 weeks following the intervention, all students filled out a questionnaire. The results were promising. The group that used STUDYCoach showed a significant increase in their ability to handle academic demands, were more engaged in their studies, and felt less exhausted compared to the group that did not use the tool. These positive effects were still noticeable 20 weeks later. The study concludes that such interventions can be really beneficial in a university setting, helping students manage their workload and stay motivated.

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Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Interventions that promote study crafting can be beneficial in a university setting, helping students manage their workload and stay motivated.