EVIDENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUFFERING INGRADUATE STUDIES: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

Authors

  • Raquel Nascimento Coelho UFC
  • Cássio Adriano Braz de Aquino Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)
  • Natalia Lopes Braga Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)
  • José Joatan da Silva Gomes Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)
  • Antonia Vaneska Timbo de Lima Meyer Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)
  • Carlos Adriano Santos Gomes Gordiano Federal University of Ceará image/svg+xml

Abstract

The growth of graduate programs in Brazil and worldwide has been
accompanied by an increase in reports of psychological distress among
students. This trajectory involves intense academic and personal
demands, which can impact mental health and trigger various
manifestations of distress. The objective of this work was to identify and
analyze the manifestation of psychological suffering among postgraduate
students, based on an integrative review. Peer-reviewed scientific articles
from the CAPES Periodicals Portal published between 2008 and 2024 were
selected for review. Searches were conducted using descriptors from the
Virtual Health Library (BVS-Psi) in both English and Portuguese, resulting
in 30 publications chosen for analysis. A consistent volume of publications
has been observed since 2012, with a notable emphasis on international
and health sciences studies. Evidence of psychological suffering is mainly
related to stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. The studies highlight
students’ difficulties with cultural adaptation, excessive workload, high
competitiveness, and the importance of the advisor-student relationship.

Author Biography

  • Cássio Adriano Braz de Aquino, Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)

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Published

2025-10-20

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Revista Laborativa

Section

Artigos