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How does UCSC Students’ Participation in Community Events Relate to Students’ Sense of Belonging?
PSYC100_Section H.pdfWhen students are able to develop a strong sense of belonging within their school, it can improve both their mental health and academic performance (Almukdad & Karadag, 2024). While many factors may influence a student’s sense of belonging, this study focused on student engagement within the campus community, specifically through participation in campus events.
A survey was conducted with 192 UCSC psychology undergraduates that assessed students’ levels of campus engagement and their sense of belonging at UCSC. The results revealed a moderate positive relationship between these factors, indicating that students who actively attended campus opportunities and connected with others were more likely to report a stronger sense of belonging.
These findings suggest that participation in accessible and meaningful community-building resources plays an important role in strengthening students’ sense of belonging.
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Relevant References
Relevant References
Almukdad, M., & Karadag, E. (2024, March 15). Culture shock among international students in Turkey: An analysis of the effects of self-efficacy, life satisfaction, and socio-cultural adaptation on culture shock. BMC Psychology.https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.12253
Freeman, T. M., Anderman, L. H., & Jensen, J. M. (2007). Sense of belonging in college freshmen at the classroom and campus levels. The Journal of Experimental Education, 75(3), 203–220. http://www.jstor.org/stable/20157456
Gillen-O’Neel, C. (2021). Sense of belonging and student engagement: A daily study of first- and continuing-generation college students. Research in Higher Education, 62, 45–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11162-019-09570-y
Walton, G. M., & Cohen, G. L. (2007). A question of belonging: Race, social fit, and achievement. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(1), 82–96. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.92.1.82
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