
A Common Part of College Life: Understanding the Relationship Between Hookup Culture and Student Belonging
Presenter(s)
Greta Doyle
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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

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11:00-12:00, LTC Forum