Students’ Sense of Belonging on Campus: Balancing Family Dynamics and Academic Success

Students’ Sense of Belonging on Campus: Balancing Family Dynamics and Academic Success

Presenter(s)

Emma Viale

Comments

9:00-10:00, LTC Forum

Description

This study explores the unique challenges college students face while balancing academic responsibilities with home obligations. It is a complex topic that extends beyond the research documenting the stress of work-life balance in adults. Specifically, it explores how students' individual experiences with family dynamics and home stressors influence their sense of belonging and academic success. Through a combination of existing literature and in-depth interviews, this research seeks to answer the following questions: How do family dynamics and external stressors shape students' sense of belonging and academic achievement? How do students navigate these challenges? Using in-depth qualitative interviews to investigate varying family obligations, household conflicts, and financial pressures, this study provides insights into how these factors contribute to students’ overall success and well-being in college.

Publication Date

4-23-2025

Project Designation

Capstone Project

Primary Advisor

Anya M. Galli Robertson

Primary Advisor's Department

Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work

Keywords

Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences

Institutional Learning Goals

Community; Diversity

Students’ Sense of Belonging on Campus: Balancing Family Dynamics and Academic Success

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