Social Interaction in the Library: A Student Psychological Perspective

SHS Web of Conferences 202, 04005 (2024) ICEnSE 2024 https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202420204005 Social Interaction in the Library: A Student Psychological Perspective Cut Afrina 1,*, Fitriah M. Suud2, Nurrahma Yanti3 and Safrinal S4 13 Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia Universitas Muhammadyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia 4 Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar, Indonesia 2 Abstract Social interactions in the library are important for students' academic experience and psychological well-being. academic expertise and students' psychological well-being. Libraries support academic collaboration and provide a safe social space, reducing isolation and increasing social connectedness. However, these interactions can also be social pressures. Understanding students' psychological perspectives on social interactions in the library helps institutions design spaces and programs that support their academic and psychological needs. That supports their academic and psychological needs. The purpose of this study is to explore the role of social interaction in the library in students' academic experience and psychological well-being. This research aims to understand how libraries support academic collaboration, reduce isolation, and increase social connectedness, and identify ways to design spaces and programs that meet students' academic and psychological needs. The purpose of this study is to explore the role of social interaction in the library in students' academic experience and psychological well-being. This research aims to understand how libraries support academic collaboration, reduce isolation, and increase social connectedness, and identify ways to design spaces and programs that meet students' academic and psychological needs. This research uses the literature review method by reviewing articles from Google Scholar from 2019-2023. Articles included were in English and Indonesian, focused on libraries, and available in full text. Data were analysed narratively to identify psychological factors that influence social interactions in libraries, evaluate their impact on students' psychological well-being, and identify best practices in library design and management. The results showed three main trends: the importance of social environments in libraries to support interaction and learning, the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) such as augmented reality (AR) to enhance social interaction, and the impact of social media and gadget use on social interaction. Libraries that support social interaction can improve students' academic engagement and well-being. Future research includes longitudinal mixed-methods studies, diversification of data collection methods, and exploration of technology integration and external factors that influence student engagement. Keywords: Social Interaction, Library, Psychological Well-being. 1. INTRODUCTION * Corresponding author: © The Authors, published by EDP Sciences. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). SHS Web of Conferences 202, 04005 (2024) ICEnSE 2024 https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202420204005 Social interaction in libraries greatly impacts students' academic experience and psychological well-being. While facilitating academic collaboration and resource sharing, libraries also provide a sense of safety and belonging. However, social pressures and a lack of deep interaction can affect emotional well-being[1], underscoring the need for educational institutions to understand students' psychological perspectives to better support their needs. Social interaction in the library plays an important role in students' academic experience and psychological well-being[2]. Libraries are not only places to access information and study, but also social spaces where students can interact, share knowledge, and build social networks. According to [3], university libraries are often perceived as ‘third spaces’, places that provide a neutral and supportive environment for productive social interaction. Studies by [4] found that social interactions in the library, both formal and informal, can increase the sense of community and reduce feelings of isolation among students. Interaction with peers and library staff helps to create a collaborative learning community. [5], where students feel supported and motivated [6]. In addition, the library provides various programs and services [7], [8], such as study groups and workshops, which facilitate social interaction and the development of interpersonal skills. However, it is important to manage the library space in such a way that it remains conducive to learning while allowing for positive social interactions [9]. As such, libraries contribute to students' emotional and academic well-being, making them an integral component of the higher education experience. This article seeks to fill this gap by describing social interaction in libraries. Firstly, how does the design of the library environment affect students' psychological well-being and social interaction from a psychological perspective? This question focusses on collecting and analysing what design factors in the library environment (such as social spaces, study zones, and facilities) are most influential on students‘ feelings of social connectedness and emotional support; Second, what is the long-term impact of using technologies such as augmented reality (AR) on the dynamics of students’ social interactions and psychological well-being in libraries? This question is to assess how the use of AR in the library affects studentsperceptions of social connectedness and social support in the long term. Third, what external factors influence how technology and library design impact students’ social interactions and psychological well-being? These three questions are answered in the following sections. This article starts with three arguments. Firstly, the physical design of the library, such as social spaces and facilities, affects students' psychological well-being and social interactions. Spaces that support collaboration can increase the sense of connectedness and emotional support among students. Second, the use of AR in libraries may affect students' social interactions and psychological well-being in the long run. AR has the potential to increase social connectedness but can also pose new challenges. Third, external factors such as social support and personal technology access influence the impact of library design and AR technology on students' social interactions and psychological well-being. Understanding these factors provides a more complete picture of the influence of the library environment. This article highlights that library design, the use of technologies such as AR, and external factors all play an important role in influencing students' psycholog (...truncated)