Social Connectedness and Campus Climate for College Students of Color: The Importance of Ethnic Identity Profiles
Mentor 1
Shannon Chavez-Korell
Location
Union Wisconsin Room
Start Date
29-4-2016 1:30 PM
End Date
29-4-2016 3:30 PM
Description
This study examined ethnic identity attitudes and social connectedness, and how these variables influenced perceptions of campus climate for college students of color attending a predominantly White institution. Results of the analyses support the usefulness of ethnic identity cluster profiles in better understanding how individuals within a broad social demographic group (e.g., students of color) experience campus climate differently. We are challenged not to make sweeping assumptions about groups, and instead consider cultural complexity.
Social Connectedness and Campus Climate for College Students of Color: The Importance of Ethnic Identity Profiles
Union Wisconsin Room
This study examined ethnic identity attitudes and social connectedness, and how these variables influenced perceptions of campus climate for college students of color attending a predominantly White institution. Results of the analyses support the usefulness of ethnic identity cluster profiles in better understanding how individuals within a broad social demographic group (e.g., students of color) experience campus climate differently. We are challenged not to make sweeping assumptions about groups, and instead consider cultural complexity.
