Taking the Temperature of Distance Learners: Does University Climate Influence Perceptions of Belonging in a Distance Education Environment?
Nurs Educ Perspect
; 43(3): 152-157, 2022.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1840069
ABSTRACT
AIM:
This study aimed to gain an understanding of how students' perceptions of belonging are impacted by their observations of the cultural/racial climate and diversity and inclusion in a distance education environment.BACKGROUND:
Studies have evaluated students' perceptions of belonging and racial climate in a physical environment; there is a gap in understanding those perceptions within a distance education environment.METHOD:
In 2019, an online survey was administered to distance learning students from four academic programs at a national university that provides education services in all 50 states.RESULTS:
Results of a multiple linear regression analysis showed that students' perceptions of university inclusion and diversity efforts, experiences related to language barriers, and advisors played a significant role in students' perceptions of belonging, F(4, 205) = 52.96, p < .000, with an R2 of .51.CONCLUSION:
Supporting an equitable distance learning environment should be a paramount objective for universities.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Education, Distance
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Nurs Educ Perspect
Journal subject:
Education
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Nursing
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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