JUST BE: September 2022

“We cannot separate the importance of a sense of belonging from our physical and mental health. The social ties that accompany a sense of belonging are a protective factor helping manage stress and other behavioral issues. When we feel we have support and are not alone, we are more resilient, often coping more effectively with difficult times in our lives. Coping well with hardships decreases the physical and mental effects of these situations.” –  Angela Theisen, L.C.S.W. “Is a Sense of Belonging Important?” Mayo Clinic Health System, 8 Dec. 2021.

General:

• • • What Is the Sense of Belonging? By Kendra Cherry. VeryWell Mind Online. Updated on March 05, 2021.
    • Why is it Important for Students to Feel a Sense of Belonging at School? ‘Students Choose to be in Environments That Make Them Feel a Sense of Fit,’ Says Associate Professor DeLeon Gray. October 21, 2021 by Janine Bowen. College Education News: NC State University.

Research:

• • • SENSE OF BELONGING – Building a Sense of Community for All. By NSSEE.
    • College Students’ Sense of Belonging: A National Perspective. Maithreyi Gopalan and Shannon T. Brady.