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Taking the Temperature of Distance Learners: Does University Climate Influence Perceptions of Belonging in a Distance Education Environment?
Sokolowich, Janelle R; Ferguson, Patricia E; Hendricks, Kathryn R.
  • Sokolowich JR; About the Authors Janelle R. Sokolowich, PhD, RN, was employed by Chamberlain University at the time of the research study. She is now academic vice president/dean, College of Health Professions at Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah. Patricia E. Ferguson, PhD, is senior research analyst and Diversity and Inclusion Council co-chair, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Accreditation and Research, Chamberlain University, Chicago, Illinois. Kathryn R. Hendricks, BBA, is manager of
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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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Education, Distance Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Nurs Educ Perspect Journal subject: Education / Nursing Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Education, Distance Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Nurs Educ Perspect Journal subject: Education / Nursing Year: 2022 Document Type: Article