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College Student Definitions of Sense of Belonging
TABLE 2
Theme Names, Descriptions, and Counts
THEME NAME
DESCRIPTION
Space and place
Respondents described two contextual
elements as part of their belonging narrative.
Space comprises elements of physical
location (such as common area and lounges)
and the housing staff who work in the building
(such as RAs, RCDs, and FiR). Place elements
highlight events (such as specific programs)
and opportunities (such as involvement and
leadership councils) occurring within the
physical location, encompassing all social
experiences such as hanging out, spending
time together, and annual traditions of the
residential community.
Strengthening
connections*
Respondents expressed elements of what it
means or feels to belong, emphasizing the
importance of connection to others to achieve
belonging. Often these connections were
described as a developing period or process
where these signals could be observed or
experienced prior to achieving belonging.
This theme encompasses the developing
strength of the respondents' connections.
Outcomes of
belonging
Respondents produced definitions with
rich descriptions of the intended outcome
or product of belonging. This theme
encompasses psychosocial outcomes like
pride, identity importance, feeling the
residential community is a family/community,
and knowing/being known to other members.
Additionally, environmental outcomes emerged
through vivid characteristics or adjectives
related to the culture and climate.
Note. RA is resident assistant; RCD is residential community director; FiR is faculty in residence.
* The theme " strengthening connections " combines the categories of " strengthening connections "
and " characteristics " from Table 1.
287
33%
320
36%
COUNT
276
%
31%
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