Thriving in Residential Learning Communities
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| Title: | Thriving in Residential Learning Communities |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Eidum, Jennifer, Lomicka, Lara, Chiang, Warren, Endick, Ghada, Stratton, Jill |
| Source: | Learning Communities: Research & Practice. 2020 8(1). |
| Availability: | Evergreen State College's Washington Center, the National Resource for Learning Communities. 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, SEM II E2115, Olympia, WA 98505. Tel: 360-864-6606; Fax: 360-867-6662; e-mail: washcenter@evergreen.edu; Web site: https://washingtoncenter.evergreen.edu/lcrpjournal/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 34 |
| Publication Date: | 2020 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Living Learning Centers, Residential Programs, Communities of Practice, Outcomes of Education, Learner Engagement, Academic Achievement, Interpersonal Relationship, Well Being, Undergraduate Students, Individual Differences, Females, First Generation College Students, Minority Group Students, College Faculty, Teacher Student Relationship, Financial Support, Student Characteristics |
| ISSN: | 2375-804X |
| Abstract: | Our research presents a multi-institutional study on the concept of thriving in Residential Learning Communities (RLCs). The study utilizes the Thriving Quotient (Schreiner, 2010c) to research how RLCs at four U.S. institutions contribute to students' academic engagement and performance, interpersonal relationships, and psychological well-being. Additionally, this study uses an institutional mapping inventory to examine how students' thriving correlates with various components of RLCs (Inkelas et al., 2008), such as RLC size, theme, faculty involvement, budget, and linked courses. The data were analyzed using factor analysis tools and blocked linear regression to identify associations between RLC characteristics and the thriving outcomes. Results indicate that particular groups of students (women, first generation students), faculty involvement, and financial resources correlated with higher thriving in RLCs. The article concludes with implications and directions for future research. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2020 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1251578 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Our research presents a multi-institutional study on the concept of thriving in Residential Learning Communities (RLCs). The study utilizes the Thriving Quotient (Schreiner, 2010c) to research how RLCs at four U.S. institutions contribute to students' academic engagement and performance, interpersonal relationships, and psychological well-being. Additionally, this study uses an institutional mapping inventory to examine how students' thriving correlates with various components of RLCs (Inkelas et al., 2008), such as RLC size, theme, faculty involvement, budget, and linked courses. The data were analyzed using factor analysis tools and blocked linear regression to identify associations between RLC characteristics and the thriving outcomes. Results indicate that particular groups of students (women, first generation students), faculty involvement, and financial resources correlated with higher thriving in RLCs. The article concludes with implications and directions for future research. |
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| ISSN: | 2375-804X |
