593 School Belonging

October 09, 2024 00:01:07
593 School Belonging
Florida Tech Psychology Science Minutes
593 School Belonging

Oct 09 2024 | 00:01:07

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[00:00:00] How does students personality relate to their initial sense of belonging in college? Psychologists assess 4701st year students from north american universities investigating how do students personalities relate to their sense of belonging in their first year. Would those with extraversion, a personality trait associated with positive emotions like being more social and talkative, be positively associated with feeling a sense of belonging with those with neuroticism associated with negative emotions such as anxiety, anger, or loneliness? Not feel belonging results during the summer before college, especially at larger schools, more extroverted students with positive emotions and liking being more social and talkative felt a greater sense of belonging at the end of their first year where those with neuroticism did not. Colleges offer activities where different personalities feel comfortable meeting other students and getting involved to feel a sense of belonging so they can focus on becoming successful students. Students reach out to others. Be open and welcoming. Explore the many clubs and activities to join and work with others to find your place of belonging.

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