New research from the University of Illinois sheds light on the multi-faceted factors contributing to college students' sense of belonging. Continue reading for more details.
Research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign finds college students derive belongingness from four factors, and having the cultural capital to navigate higher education is of greater importance for students from racial and ethnic minorities. A student’s sense of belonging while in college can play a role in psychological well-being, academic achievement and life satisfaction.
As freshmen enter the University of Illinois’ campus grounds for the first time, it can be exciting for many, but also nerve-wracking trying to find where one belongs in the institution. It has been observed that much of students’ academic success in college relies on an individual’s sense of belonging; without belonging, students are more.