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How academic, professional, social, and psychological identities intersect and differ between working and non-working postgraduate students in South African universities Lachelle de Coning (21496436) Susanna O'Neil (12053765) Industrial and organisational psychology (incl. human factors) Higher education Identity intersections Working postgraduate students Non-working postgraduate students Postgraduate student support Work-study balance Support mechanisms Identity theory South African universities Coursework master's programs SDG 3 Good health and well-being <p dir="ltr">The datasets comprise qualitative data collected through semi-structured interviews with postgraduate students from various South African universities, focusing on working and non-working students enrolled in taught or coursework master's programs. The primary aim of the datasets is to explore students’ intersecting identities (academic, professional, social, and psychological) and to document their experiences, challenges, and support needs throughout their academic journey. Data collection involved in-depth interviews guided by an interview protocol designed to elicit rich, narrative responses about students’ perceptions, roles, and interactions within university settings and beyond. The interviews captured nuanced insights into how students navigate their multiple identities, manage work-study demands, and access institutional support. These datasets are suitable for researchers interested in higher education studies, identity theory, work-study balance, or support mechanisms in academic contexts. The data are organised into themes reflecting students’ experiences and perceptions, which have been analysed using thematic analysis techniques. The datasets are significant for comparative analyses, longitudinal perspectives, or exploring intersecting identities in diverse educational environments. They are part of a broader study aimed at informing strategies to improve postgraduate student support services and understanding the complex realities faced by working and non-working postgraduate learners.</p> 2025-06-10T07:12:10Z Dataset Dataset 10.25403/UPresearchdata.29264264.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/How_academic_professional_social_and_psychological_identities_intersect_and_differ_between_working_and_non-working_postgraduate_students_in_South_African_universities/29264264 CC BY 4.0 Open Access after 2027-06-10