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Students' social relationships and their links to university transition

Maunder, R. and Sibbald, E. (2011) Students' social relationships and their links to university transition. Poster presented to: Learning Global - Fourth Learning & Teaching Conference, University of Northampton, 2011-05-11 - 2011-05-11.

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Abstract:
• Students can find the transition to higher education difficult (Hussey & Smith, 2010). • Research shows that developing good relationships with peers can help students to integrate into and feel part of university life (Maunder et al, 2010; Pittman & Richmond, 2008). • Feeling isolated, or not making effective social connections, has been found to be important in early withdrawals from university (Wilcox et al, 2005). • We would therefore expect to find a relationship between the quality of students’ relationships with their peers; their self-reported adjustment to university life; and their sense of membership to the university.
Creators:
Maunder, R. and Sibbald, E.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Date:
11 May 2011
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
Learning Global - Fourth Learning & Teaching Conference
Event Title:
Learning Global - Fourth Learning & Teaching Conference
Event Dates:
2011-05-11 - 2011-05-11
Place of Publication:
GBR
Event Location:
University of Northampton
Event Type:
Other
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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