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Publication Date: 2020
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An Overlooked Factor? How Religion and Spirituality Influence Students' Perception of the Campus Environment
Fosnacht, Kevin; Broderick, Cindy
Journal of College and Character, v21 n3 p186-203 2020
Postsecondary institutions are frequently forced to respond to discriminatory acts, including those against religious minorities. Such actions can create the perception of a hostile campus for students, which impinges on their learning and development. Research on the campus environment has traditionally focused on race and sex but has largely neglected other important aspects of students' identities like religion and spirituality. This study investigates how the religious/spiritual aspects of the campus environment influenced students' perceptions of the overall campus environment using data from a multi-institutional sample of first-year and senior undergraduates. The multivariate results show that the religious/spiritual dimensions of the campus environment account for a significant proportion of the variance in students' campus environmental perceptions.
Descriptors: Religion, Religious Factors, Student Attitudes, College Environment, Identification (Psychology), College Freshmen, College Seniors, Religious Discrimination, Religious Cultural Groups, National Surveys, Learner Engagement, Student Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: National Survey of Student Engagement
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