Appendix L. Survey results – Co-curricular
PhotoVoice Project: Qualitative feedback by students
Fall 2021
What does thriving mean to you now? (In this context, at this moment, after this full semester, and after having completed PhotoVoice).
Overview
In their responses, students acknowledged their own meaning of what thriving means to them and its connection in tackling adversity towards achieving their respective goals. Eight of the ten students responded to the question with all eight having positive responses on what thriving means to them. Among the responses also highlighted areas of the dimensions of wellness and the importance of positive emotions in relation to thriving.
Themes regarding ‘Thriving’ (emerging from the responses):
- Thriving involves tackling adversity in difficult environments
- Thriving involves positive emotions
- Thriving involves cultivating a supportive environment to achieve goals
- Thriving involves supporting one’s mental and physical health
Responses:
“To me thriving means doing well in situations that may be difficult, or doing well on something challenging and being able to achieve the desired outcome.”
“Thriving to me now is about happiness. Knowing that I have come this far to ultimately succeed in whatever obstacle or challenge that came my way.”
“Thriving means taking care of my health and reaching out for help when I need it. it entails creating the conditions so that i can thrive in ways that are attainable and relevant to my goals/desires, e.g., taking medication, keeping my space clean and exercising daily allows me to feel at my best so i can study, explore my hobbies and engage in my communities.”
“Thriving is doing well, happy with what I am doing, and recognizing that I need to learn more but unafraid of the challenges ahead of me.”
“I have the same ambitions and understand it will take perseverance to reach my goals. My memories of great accomplishments continue being my motivator as I have had a great semester.”
“When you can unlock your full potential by doing something that generates a good impact for you or others.”
“Thriving to me means pushing myself to be the best version of myself, and getting myself physically and mentally to a state where I am able to perform to the best of my abilities, effectively grounding myself to deal with the challenges we all face everyday and above all, being happy.”
“Thriving is continuously developing regardless of your environment.”
