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Design for a More Human School: Improving the Educational Climate of Students with Depressive Symptomatology

2025-06-16Master thesis Restricted access
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dc.contributor.advisorPernencar, Cláudia Alexandra da Cunha
dc.contributor.advisorFrontini, Roberta Caçador
dc.contributor.advisorMindrico, Tiago Miguel Montês Pereira
dc.contributor.authorMonteiro, Marco António Fernandes Veiga
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-01T09:07:09Z
dc.date.available2025-09-01T09:07:09Z
dc.date.issued2025-06-16
dc.description.abstractUniversity students regularly experience depressive symptomatology due to academic, social and environmental challenges. These factors have an impact on their well-being and also in the academic performance and sense of belonging within the educational community. This study aims to explore how Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Co-Design methodologies are contributions to the improvement of the educational climate for students that face these symptoms. Through a practice-based action research approach, this study combines qualitative methods, including interviews with psychologists and students, shadowing observations and collaborative workshops with students. The findings of this study show relevant challenges related to the social, physical, and psychological dimensions of the learning environment, emphasizing the need for interventions with students' participation. A Design for Social Change Framework is proposed, including Design Thinking methodologies with the Social Change Model, to foster a more inclusive and supportive educational experience for the students. By involving the school community in the design process, this research aims to promote mental well-being, intensify academic engagement, and create sustainable strategies for a healthier learning environment.eng
dc.description.sponsorshipInstituto Politécnico de Leiria
dc.identifier.tid203995147
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/13935
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rights.uriN/A
dc.subjectHuman-Centered Design
dc.subjectCo-Design
dc.subjectEducational Climate
dc.subjectDepressive Symptoms
dc.subjectHigher Education
dc.subjectSocial Change Model
dc.subjectMental Health
dc.titleDesign for a More Human School: Improving the Educational Climate of Students with Depressive Symptomatologyeng
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dspace.entity.typePublication
thesis.degree.nameMestrado em Design para a Saúde e Bem-Estar

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