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

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.

1. Introduction to Activism, Burnout, and Community  2. Considering the Benefits of Being a Student Activist  3. Who I Am Is What I Do: College Student Activists Identities and Activism  4. Burnout: The Costs of Activism  5. Community: Bridging Self and Collective Care  6. Reflection, Synthesis, and the Way Forward

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.

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