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Enhancing Well-Being: A Scoping Review of Support Programs and Interventions for Ethnic Minority Students in Higher Education (102335)
Session Chair: Ajocrivipor Agojo
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 11:50
Session: Session 2
Room: Room 705 (7F)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Ethnic minority students in higher education (HE) face systemic, cultural and interpersonal challenges that undermine their academic success and well-being. Improving the well-being of students is a critical priority for institutions seeking to foster inclusive educational environments. This scoping review mapped and synthesised interventions/support programs aimed at enhancing well-being of ethnic minority students in HE. Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, 82 studies published between 2011 and 2025 were identified from 6 databases and supplementary sources. The majority were based in the United States and spanned a wide range of methodological approaches and intervention types. Interventions were categorised into mentoring/coaching, social belonging and psychological supports, peer/community-based approaches, academic integration programs, and faculty/institutional engagement. Theoretical underpinnings included Tinto’s student retention model, social belonging theory, self-efficacy theory, and critical race theory, though some studies lacked explicit frameworks. Interventions tailored to the unique needs of specific ethnic groups, such as African American and Hispanic students, demonstrated the importance of personalised and culturally grounded support. Programs incorporating personal engagement, like use of video testimonials, peer mentoring were associated with higher satisfaction and perceived values. Despite narrow inclusion criteria, findings underline universities’ essential role in promoting student well-being through systemic, culturally informed action.
Authors:
Elizabeth Shalom Kawesa, University of Leicester, United Kingdom
Vrushant Lakhlani, University of Leicester, United Kingdom
Robin Green, University of Leicester, United Kingdom
Diana Pinto, University of Leicester, United Kingdom
About the Presenter(s)
Ms Elizabeth Kawesa is currently a PhD fellow at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-kawesa-b7237aab
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