Student Loneliness and Social Connectedness Data, 2021

We took a sequential mixed-methods approach. First, drawing upon the principles of Participatory Action Research, we conducted stakeholder-led (i.e. student-led) focus groups with a diverse group of 13 students to explore their experiences of social connectedness at university before, during, and beyond the pandemic (Study 1). We conducted three rounds of focus groups (3-5 participants per group) using a semi-structured template. This yielded qualitative data in the form of transcripts. ***(Focus groups .zip)*** Then, we used themes emerging from the focus group data to inform an online survey about social connectedness to test the generalisability of the focus group results in 44 students (Study 2). This yielded both quantitative (closed question) and qualitative (open question) data. ***(Online survey .zip)*** Raw data, participant briefs, debriefs, and consent forms, templates and questionnaires are all within the zip files. ***Please refer to the READ ME file within each .zip folder*** Qualitative data derived from focus groups conducted with students on their experiences of loneliness and social connectedness at university. Quantitative data from an online survey on student experiences of loneliness and social connectedness.