| Presentation Proposal - NACADA Annual Conference |
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Code=869
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Conference Year:
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2025
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Session #:
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(SP)
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Title:
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Elevating Graduate Student Well-Being and Belonging |
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Lead Presenter:
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Shelley Price-Williams |
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Date:
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October 27, 2025 Time: 9:15 am - 10:15 am |
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Room:
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Pisa and Palermo, Promenade Level |
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Abstract:
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Prior research indicates graduate students have different mental health needs than undergraduate students and the former reported significantly higher rates of stress. A low sense of belonging and poor well-being may lead to academic struggles, burnout, or attrition. Demographic factors like race/ethnicity, gender, and sexual identity can influence belongingness. There is scant research from the last 5 years on graduate and professional student mental health and even less focus on belongingness and well-being among graduate and professional students in the United States. The purpose of this study is to examine the association between graduate and professional student belongingness and well-being and intent to persist at a regional, public institution in the Midwest using the University Belonging Questionnaire and Positive Mental Health instrument. Results may prove beneficial to advising and supporting graduate and professional students. |
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Handouts
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Note: Handouts (if offered for this session) are accessible via the conference app. |
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