A Common Part of College Life: Understanding the Relationship Between Hookup Culture and Student Belonging

Authors

Presenter(s)

Greta Doyle

Comments

11:00-12:00, LTC Forum

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Description

Hookup Culture is a common occurrence on college campuses and at the University of Dayton. Each student navigates hookup culture differently, but the impacts and potential negative effects on student perceptions and culture are much broader. The purpose of this study is to research the similarities and differences between male and female students’ experiences and the impact of hookup culture. For this study, I conducted ten confidential interviews with male and female students at the University of Dayton. Many described hookup culture as a positive experience but mentioned negative impacts and downsides after the hookup happened. No one said it directly affected their sense of belonging but many shared negative effects and awkwardness after the encounter, which impacted how they navigate friend groups and campus life. This study's findings are important in raising awareness for how life outside of the classroom affects students' belonging.

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

Recommended Citation

"A Common Part of College Life: Understanding the Relationship Between Hookup Culture and Student Belonging" (2025). Stander Symposium Projects. 4130.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/stander_posters/4130