Research Invitation: Student Work and Wellbeing

Principal Investigator: Dr Leon Salter leon.salter@auckland.ac.nz

Java Grant java.grant@auckland.ac.nz

Adrian Lim alim225@aucklanduni.ac.nz


About the Research

Kia ora,

We are inviting participants to join a research project investigating University of Auckland student experiences of paid work and how this impacts their studies, wellbeing and ability to engage in campus life.

We will be exploring the scale, mode, and impacts of employment on working students through the lenses of security, satisfaction, and impacts on holistic wellbeing. We are seeking individuals to share their experiences balancing work and study. By amplifying student perspectives, this research aims to develop resources and policy to improve the study conditions for university students across Aotearoa.

Participation Details

Participation involves a roughly one-hour, open-ended, and collaborative interview led by research assistant Java Grant (PhD student, University of Auckland). Snacks and drinks will be provided during in-person interviews.

Koha

Participants who are selected for and complete an interview will recieve a small koha ($50 supermarket voucher) as a token of appreciation.

Confidentiality and Logistics

Your participation is voluntary, and all identifying information will be kept strictly confidential by the research team.

We are looking for participants who meet the following criteria:

Note: To ensure a representative sample, not all interested individuals may be selected for participation.

Next Steps
If you are interested in participating, please complete the consent & demographic data collection form.

Sharing the Invitation
If you know someone who meets these criteria and might be interested, please feel free to share this invitation via this link: https://research.javagrant.ac.nz/student-work-and-wellbeing/participate/

Additional Information

Participant Information Sheet

Contact Information
For any questions regarding the study or interview logistics, please contact Java Grant at: java.grant@auckland.ac.nz.