Project 4 Argument Map by Michelle Perez

Overarching Question

mjp520 — 2024-11-21 04:04:00 UTC

"In what ways do STEM students experience mental health challenges differently than those students who are not STEM majors"?

How does setting high expectations for STEM students to perform above and beyond impact their mental health and self-esteem?

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How does the pressure to have a secure internship and find a fulfilling high-paying job in STEM affects a student's mental health than those who have less obligated pressures?

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Do STEM students deal with social isolation more and have less involvement in extracurricular activities than those who do not have demanding courses?

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How do STEM students identify and handle the academic workload from the intensity of important exams, lab work, or project deadlines differently?

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Are STEM students not as likely to seek Mental Health support or the counseling resources provided to them due to stigma or familial expectations of being viewed as "weak"?

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Feelings of self-doubt or inadequacy

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Learning opportunities (internships or research can cause stress and anxiety levels to increase from the competitiveness of the career with other peers)

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Demands of STEM coursework can impact a student's ability to engage in social events or find time for the hobbies they enjoy

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Time management strategies (the way they create their schedules as they find time to separate school life from their personal life)

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Stigma around Mental Health (cultural or societal expectations, the way they perceive STEM students as)

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Students tying their self-worth to academic achievements

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STEM careers can provide more stress and expected more out of STEM students to fulfill their job properly and done efficiently

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Engagement in team-based activities or collaborating with other peers during labs or schoolwork

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STEM students coping with setbacks or failures that are done from poor lab results or inaccurate experiments

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Gender Diversity (females are more likely to seek professional help than males)

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mjp520 — 2024-11-21 04:26:11 UTC

"Not only do graduate women in STEM navigate the rigor of STEM programs, they must do so while also contending with a myriad of institutional barriers (structural biases, sexism) and unsupportive environments" (Wilkins-Yel, Kerrie G., et al).

Sources →

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"I Can't Push Off My Own Mental Health" - 21 Jan 2022

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mjp520 — 2024-11-21 04:31:24 UTC

"Many feel a need to drop their hobbies to make room for the constant onslaught of homework, exam, or project deadlines, leaving little free for many to enjoy a calming breathe of fresh air or walk in nature - despite its proven positive effects on mental health" (Pester).

"On The Importance Of Mental Health In Stem" - 21 June 2023

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mjp520 — 2024-11-21 04:35:27 UTC

"But over time, I was just completely done, frustrated with work and the workload - my exams became way more open-ended, so I would go through burnout and then not recover from that burnout. That was really hard" (Seelig).

mjp520 — 2024-11-21 04:38:35 UTC

"To ensure that her mental health remains adequate. Hucke doesn't do any work on Saturdays. On Saturdays, I do not do any schoolwork. I give myself the whole day to hang out with friends and recoup and just relax" (Seelig).

"Barriers To Seeking Counseling Among STEM Students: The Revised Fit, Stigma, and Value Scale" - 3 Dec 2022

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"A Study To Assess Lifestyle Changes and Mental Health Status Among Medical Students During COVID-19" - 15 Dec 2023

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"Medical students who are undertaking training to become medical professionals in order to get ready for future medical practices are now going through comparable lifestyle changes as the general public...being under intense academic pressure, switching to online study, loneliness, infection fear, and financial challenges are already current difficulties worsen" (Savitha)