Although belonging in K–12 school settings has been abundantly researched and clearly defined, at the university level research construct definition is still its infancy (Tovar & Simon, 2010). The present study sought to develop validate an instrument measuring belonging—the University Belonging Questionnaire (UBQ). In Study 1, exploratory factor analysis was conducted with a sample of students (N = 421), finding reliable scale three factors: (a) affiliation, (b) support acceptance, (c)...

With the rise of Asian international students choosing to pursue higher education in United States, research that identifies ways promote students’ sense belonging on campus is needed. We used consensual qualitative methodology examine factors contribute university a sample ( N = 11) from large Midwestern States. Through data analysis, we identified 14 categories across five domains (i.e., Interpersonal Interactions, Experiences Acculturation, Campus Environment, Emphasis Academic...

Abstract Between the years of 2003–2015, Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) has identified a global trend signalling decline in sense school belonging secondary students. Research several factors that are positively related to belonging, such as teacher support and academic motivation. However, little empirical research been conducted evaluate relevant variables holistically assess their socio-ecological levels (e.g., student, microsystem, mesosystem) relative student. The...

Career decision making continues to be a major area of research, particularly related the factors that influence construct. The purpose this study was examine hypothesized model predicting relationships between career decision-making difficulties and perceived belongingness, specifically peer family belongingness. Participants included 436 undergraduates, who completed measures psychological distress, academic motivation, difficulties. researchers conjectured belongingness would each...

This study investigated the factors contributing to job stress and satisfaction among elementary school counselors. Utilizing a social constructivist approach, research explored lived experiences of 13 practicing counselors in Midwest region United States. The identified two primary themes: barriers contributors satisfaction. Barriers include time constraints, role ambiguity, emotional exhaustion, which are exacerbated by multifaceted nature counselors’ roles high demands placed on them....

Social and emotional learning (SEL) has been well researched validated as an important component of youth education (Durlak, Weissberg, Dymnicki, Taylor, & Schellinger, 2011; Elias et. al., 1997). However, much the literature implies a very monolithic approach to SEL interventions (Watts, Griffith, Abdul-Adil, 1999). The current study examines predominately African-American urban alternative school’s unique reaching students’ needs. Utilizing Consensual Qualitative Research (Hill, 2012),...

A growing body of research suggests educators need to focus on cultivating social and emotional competencies that youth will thrive in the new knowledge economy (Durlak, Weissberg, Dymnicki, Taylor, & Schellinger, 2011 Durlak, J. A., R. P., A. B., D., K. B. (2011). The impact enhancing student's learning: meta-analysis school-based universal interventions. Child Development, 82, 405–432. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8624.2010.01564.x.[Crossref], [PubMed], [Web Science ®] , [Google Scholar]). For...

Youth experiencing discomfort in educational settings find it difficult to engage and are often at risk for academic failure. Using consensual qualitative research (Hill, 2012), the authors examined students' perspectives on their own needs concluded that humanistic counseling tenets strongly desired by at‐risk youth.

The present study utilized consensual qualitative research (Hill 2012) to investigate undergraduate students’ sense of belongingness their university. analysis revealed four broad domains: (1) valued group involvement, (2) meaningful personal relationships, (3) environmental factors, and (4) intrapersonal factors. Within these domains, six general categories eight typical emerged. results highlight the importance for students have opportunities meaningfully connect with other peers/faculty,...

This article, and the one that follows (Slaten & Baskin, Contextual School Counseling: A framework for training with implications curriculum, supervision, practice, future research), describe an approach to school counseling integrated new framework, titled “Contextual Counseling” (CSC). CSC is where contextual perspective of psychotherapy understood, relied upon, applied activities by a counselor within environment. The use will help counselors focus on vulnerable diverse populations....

The authors investigated connections among social, psychological, and academic functioning of ethnically diverse urban youth. Participants included 310 seventh graders (mean age = 12.10 years) from an middle school in which no ethnic group was a majority. Social engagements with family gang members were predictive achievement the expected directions, psychological distress mediating effects these social on achievement. Implications for counselors’ work youth are discussed.

School-aged youth face a number of academic and behavioral challenges within the educational environment, including bullying involvement. Unfortunately, has been linked to detrimental psychosocial outcomes. Scholars have attempted establish predictive profiles for involved in bullying. These include bully perpetrators, where it argued that self-esteem is behaviors. To address this association, current study examined relation between perpetration among 971 middle school through longitudinal...

The examination of belonging in schools, connecting school to a plethora academic and psychosocial outcomes, has been well established the literature. Researchers have measured most frequently with Psychological Sense School Membership, but its psychometric properties called into question by several researchers. Further, scale measures 1 subset (i.e., school), leaving out powerful connections other areas student's life, namely peers family. current study examines development validation...

College athletes across north America are often known on their respective college campuses for athleticism, and spend a considerable amount of hours weekly engaging in sport through practices, meetings, travelling meals, to name few. It is no wonder it difficult these students feel fully engaged connected university as students. Female particular, who not revenue-generating sports, left behind isolated athletes. The purpose the current study was examine female collegiate athletes' experience...

Oysters and other shellfish are not a food that is commonly highlighted as high risk for Campylobacter contamination. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) conducted multiagency investigation jejuni outbreak was linked to the consumption raw oysters; first such detected in Island. environmental identified birds likely source contamination aquacultured oysters. As result this response, several investigative processes best practice recommendations offered. 1) RIDOH will be including...

School counselors support the academic, career, and social/emotional development of all students in their care, one important method delivery a comprehensive school counseling program is use classroom instruction. In this exploratory, sequential mixed-methods study, we examined participant responses from nine focus groups regarding counselors’ experiences with lessons, combination national survey 247 practicing counselors. Results underscored participants’ desire to spend more time...

The current article provides a framework for training professional school counselors based on contextual counseling (CSC). This includes competency-based approach to using the clusters identified by Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs (CCPTP) working group master’s-level psychology training—professionalism, relational, science, application, and systems. Foundational competencies are proposed under each cluster, differences between clinical mental health emphasized discussed....

Aim Bullying is a significant problem among school children and within the climate culture of many schools. Research has indicated that environmental psychosocial factors may play an important role in change needed to minimise bullying behaviours schools (Goldweber et al., 2013; Mehta Sapouna & Wolke, 2013). A growing body literature suggests belonging, one such type factor act as buffer for perpetration. For this reason, current study aimed explore relationship between peer, family,...