https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2891-3819
![Sample our Education journals, sign in here to start your access, latest two full volumes FREE to you for 14 days]({"type":"image" , "src" : "/sda/5932/TOC-Subject-Sample-2021-Education.jpg"})
Abstract
Mental health and well-being are vital for the success of students, especially in higher education contexts. The last decade has witnessed a growing concern related to the mental health and well-being of higher education institutions (HEIs) students worldwide. However, the literature related to this research domain remains fragmented and diverse despite the advancement in this domain of research. The present study aims to provide insight into the research conducted in this area in the last two decades, i.e., 1993 to 2023. Scopus database was used to arrive at the key research articles, identified through a thorough keyword string search. Citation and co-citation analysis were conducted to arrive at the results and analysis of the study. The results of the study reveal that the number of documents has shown an upward trend, especially a steep increase since 2020 that indicates the social and economic consequences of COVID-19 have accelerated mental health-related challenges. Also, no country with a low-income economy has contributed to this domain which raises the concerns regarding the health of students residing in developing countries. The co-citation network reveals five clusters that represent key research clusters and emerging trends in mental well-being and HEIs students. The five themes are mental health: an overview; role of higher education institutes in promoting good mental health; stress and depression in students; effect of COVID-19 on mental well-being; and diet and mental well-being. future research opportunities are also discussed.
REVIEWING EDITOR:
Disclosure statement
No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
Data availability
The study is based on data that has been directly sourced from the Scopus database.
Additional information
Author contributions statement
This is to state that all three authors have contributed extensively to this research article. Dr Sonica Rautela, Dr Nehajoan Panackal and Dr Adya Sharma worked together for brainstorming on idea generation. The initial keyword identification and Scopus database search were done together which helped in the conception and design of work. This is to confirm that the 3 authors have equally contributed and are equally accountable towards the 4 points:
Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis or interpretation of data for the work; and
Drafting the work or reviewing it critically for important intellectual content; and
Final approval of the version to be published; and
Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Additional information
Notes on contributors
Sonica Rautela
Dr. Sonica Rautela is an Assistant Professor at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune, India. Her interest areas include Social Media, New Product Development and Open Innovation. She has published research papers in the Scopus indexed and ABDC listed journals and presented paper in national and international conferences.
Adya Sharma
Dr. Adya Sharma, a dedicated professional with more than 20 years of experience is a Ph.D., NET qualified, double Post Graduate, and an alumnus of St Stephens College. She brings with her rich practical experience from the corporate world that perfectly blends with theory and enhances academics. She has also been connected to the industry as a corporate trainer. An avid researcher, she has many case studies to her credit which are based on real-time events. She has also written research papers in reputed journals including Scopus indexed journals and has authored chapters in books. She is also the editor of the book titled 'Marketing Techniques for Financial Inclusion and Development’ by IGI Global.
Nehajoan Panackal
Dr. Nehajoan Panackal is a faculty in Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune. Her research interests are in the area of sustainability, human resource management, behavioural economics and business administration which has translated into publications in journals that are Scopus indexed and ABDC listed.