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Examining Within-Group Differences
of Black Students' On-Campus Housing
Experiences and Engagement
PREVIOUS LITERATURE DEMONSTRATES THE WIDESPREAD IMPACT OF
ON-CAMPUS LIVING FOR BLACK COLLEGE STUDENTS in terms of a sense
of belonging, community building, and campus engagement. In contrast, this
study specifically explored within-group differences (e.g., gender identity, sexual
orientation, and ability status) in Black undergraduates' housing experiences
and their influence on student engagement. Utilizing data from a special 2018
National Survey of Student Engagement administration, the study examined the
housing experiences of 3,693 Black students. Researchers conducted multiple
regression models that examined how these students' housing experiences
(Residential Learning Activities, Belongingness and Safety, Perceived Housing
Impact, and Financial Stress) relate to three NSSE measures: Supportive
Environment, Student-Faculty Interactions, and Perceived Gains. Findings
suggest that results for Black students varied by their identities and experiences
in terms of gender, sexual orientation, and ability status and that belongingness
and safety contributed the most to their sense of a supportive environment.
Editor's note: The authors have chosen to lowercase the word White, which would normally
be capitalized according to APA guidelines, in order to avoid seeming to center whiteness.
O
n-campus housing has various benefits for college students, as proximity to
campus can improve their engagement (Graham et al., 2018). Students who
live on campus receive exposure to intimate environments, which provides
space for community building, support, sense of belonging, and learning outside of
the classroom (Foste, 2021; Graham et al., 2018). On-campus housing is also related
to increased student-faculty interactions and discussions with diverse peers, as well
as improved academic performance (Graham et al., 2018; Simpson & Burnett, 2019).
However, while residence halls are lauded for their benefits, they can be problematic
environments for Black students (Foste, 2021; Harper et al., 2011).
Higher education institutions are often viewed as environments that mirror current
racial climates in the broader society. Campus climates can be hostile environments
due to the racialized nature of campus cultures and ideologies, particularly at
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