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Title: On-Campus Leisure Experiences and Student Sense of Connectedness
Language: English
Authors: Patti A. Freeman (ORCID 0000-0002-9442-6939), Gary D. Ellis, Brian J. Hill
Source: Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice. 2026 28(1):141-163.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 23
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Leisure Time, Student College Relationship, Student Experience, Extracurricular Activities, Undergraduate Students, School Holding Power, Academic Persistence
DOI: 10.1177/15210251241235309
ISSN: 1521-0251
1541-4167
Abstract: Models of retention emphasize the importance of students developing a sense of connectedness to their university. We tested relations between students' anticipated effects of on-campus leisure experiences on connectedness and experience type (performance, spectator/story, or sensory focus), provider service performance, prevalence of deep experience during participation, and experience value-after-use (value of time spent, proclivity to recommend, meaningfulness, and memorability). We collected on-campus leisure activity experience measures (N = 5,931) from 886 students. After participating in each experience, students reported the impact they anticipated that experience would have on their connectedness to the university. Students also reported the experience type, prevalence of deep subjective experience during participation, service performance by staff, and experience value-after-use. Results supported all hypotheses. Students who participated were more likely to return the following academic year than the general student body.
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