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Pensar Enfermagem / v.28 n.sup / October 2024

DOI: 10.71861/pensarenf.v28iSup.383

Introduction

The first year of higher education is a critical period of transition. The evidence highlights

social and academic adaptation in this period as essential for the well-being and happiness

of students.

Exploratory, qualitative study, carried out between September 2022 and February 2023.

Data collection through two open quests integrated into a longer study form. Treatment

and analysis of data respecting the thematic content analysis technique, using the NVivo

software. Participation of 63 students.

Results

Positive interpersonal relationships, personal fulfillment and physical and psychological

balance are identified, in both endorsements, as the main components of happiness,

highlighting the importance of a supportive environment, personal achievements and a

state of comprehensive health and well-being for the happiness of the students.

Conclusion

The study reveals that students maintain a consistent view of the elements that constitute

happiness and a more holistic view of the factors that influence it, after implementing the

project. It is recommended that initiatives and projects that promote healthy and

supportive academic environments continue.

Keywords

Happiness; Psychological Well-Being; Students; Nursing.

References