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Does Proximity to Campus Correlate with Off-campus Students’ Sense of Belonging?
PSYC100_Section I.pdfThis study examined how off-campus students' proximity to campus relates to their sense of belonging, defined as a feeling of inclusion and connection within a community.
A total of 83 off-campus students enrolled in a Research Methods of Psychology course at UCSC participated in the study. Results indicated a significant, moderate negative correlation between proximity to campus and sense of belonging, showing that students who live closer to campus report a higher sense of belonging, while those who live farther away report a lower sense of belonging.
Understanding this relationship is important for colleges in order to provide additional support to off-campus students who may feel less connected, potentially improving their academic performance and social engagement.
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Student Researchers
Student Researchers
David Kadlec, Joseph Martinez, Claire Ersunay, Boden Harlowe, Abby Tubach, Elliora Hughes, Yazmin Galina, Sami Ho, Abigail Aponte, Hannah Lyons, Levi Horowitz, Annatie Miottel, Alicia Quiroz, Monica Scott, Hope Frye, Emeralda Cruz-Hernandez, Catherine Nguyen, Ivy Nguyen, Logan Bradley, Frida Ramirez, Sofia Ruiz, Kira Erskine
Relevant References
Relevant References
Walker, D. O. H., Rabelo, V. C., Stewart, O. J., & Herbert, D. N. (2024). Social determinants of mental health: The roles of traumatic events, financial strain, housing instability, food insecurity, and commute time. Journal of American College Health, 72(9), 3591–3602. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2023.2185454
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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