Activism, Burnout, and Community in Higher Education: Narratives of College Student Activists

by `Julie E. Owen, Cher Weixia Chen, Graziella Pagliarulo McCarron

This illuminating volume explores the often-overlooked relationship between college student activism and well-being, drawing on a multi-phase study that explores college students' perspectives on how their activism impacts their well-being.

Based on a study of 119 US college students, the authors share their findings through a constructivist, qualitative lens, revealing three key themes: The link between student activism and students' identities, the non-negotiable time costs of activism and associated burnout, and the ways that students and higher education can benefit from a different way of considering university and community care. With scholarship exploring the connections between college student activism and well-being still nascent, this book pioneers a fresh understanding of the intersection between student activism and well-being, amplifying authentic student voices throughout and offering practical recommendations for student support. Through a combination of personal narratives, data analysis, and expert commentary, it explores what inspires college student activists to work to create a more just and equitable society, as well as the prevalence of burnout and the tools students use to mitigate their struggles and improve their own well-being.

This book will be suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students as well as scholars, practitioners, and professionals in the larger higher education and social justice community.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032767030
• ISBN13: 9781032767031
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"