An Attachment Model of University Connectedness

Students’ peer relationships and their contribution to university adjustment: the need to belong in the university community

“…Results also found university attachment to be a significant predictor of university adjustment, although its contribution was less strong than peer attachment. Feelings of attachment are closely aligned to notions of belonging and connectedness, whereby students feel that they 'fit' to the institution (France et al 2010;Wilson and Gore 2013). During students' struggle to form a new identity during transition (Scanlon et al 2007), having an affinity with their university, and identifying themselves as a member contributes to their sense of belonging (Freeman et al 2007).…”

Attachment, Acculturation, and Psychosomatic Complaints Among Hispanic American University Students

“…Finally, being part of a supportive network may provide Latino/Hispanic clients a type of secure base when navigating the university or community. A study by Wilson and Gore () found evidence that insecure parental and peer attachments among university students were significant predictors for a lower sense of connectedness to the university. A support network may be helpful in providing Latino/Hispanic clients with a means of trusting themselves or others as they facilitate insight regarding psychosocial and/or somatic complaints (Alamilla et al, ).…”

Using an alternate reality game to facilitate student engagement during orientation

“…Developing a sense of belonging is of particular importance for students who are considered to be at risk of non-completion (O'Keeffe, 2013) because a sense of not belonging can undermine a student's motivation to persist with their studies (Tinto, 2017). Students with a greater sense of connectedness to their institution are more likely to successfully complete their studies (Goodenow, 1993;Wilson & Gore, 2013).…”