A Phenomenological Analysis of the Perceptions of Housing Staff's Current Practices and Aspirational Desires of Managing Mental Health Needs on a College Campus

Author

Rebecca Maday, Eastern Illinois University

Graduate Program

College Student Affairs

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Semester of Degree Completion

2013

Thesis Director

Dena R. Kniess

Thesis Committee Member

Mark A. Hudson

Thesis Committee Member

Craig M. Eckert

Abstract

Housing staffs perceptions were analyzed concerning current practices for identifying and managing mental health needs in residence halls. Six participants were interviewed, including undergraduate resident assistants and graduate hall directors. The results showed that there are four major themes when dealing with mental health training at a large four-year, primarily residential public school. Themes included Training Information, Improvements for Training, Interpersonal Feelings, and Barriers for Referral. Themes and implications for student affairs professionals were discussed.

Recommended Citation

Maday, Rebecca, "A Phenomenological Analysis of the Perceptions of Housing Staff's Current Practices and Aspirational Desires of Managing Mental Health Needs on a College Campus" (2013). Masters Theses. 1182.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/1182