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Peer reviewedBlimling, Gregory S. – Journal of College Student Development, 1999
Originally published in July 1989, uses meta-analysis to integrate and summarize the empirical research from 1966 through 1987 regarding the influence of college residence halls on the academic performance of undergraduate students in the United States. Results indicate that residence halls do not generally exert a major influence on students'…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Environment, Dormitories, Higher Education
Peer reviewedEvans, Nancy J.; Broido, Ellen M. – Journal of College Student Development, 1999
Examines the coming out process experienced by 20 gay, lesbian and bisexual students in the residence halls of a major research institution. Students report how they disclosed their sexual orientation, factors influencing the process, and reactions to their disclosures. Provides recommendations for residence hall professionals. (Contains 40…
Descriptors: Bisexuality, College Environment, Dormitories, Homosexuality
Peer reviewedPike, Gary R. – Journal of College Student Development, 1999
Examines students' learning and intellectual development while living in formal learning communities in residence halls. Students in residential learning communities had significantly higher levels of involvement, interaction, and gains in learning and intellectual development than did students in traditional residence halls. Participation in…
Descriptors: College Students, Dormitories, Higher Education, Intellectual Development
Peer reviewedMurray, Joseph L.; Snider, Brian R.; Midkiff, Robert M., Jr. – Journal of College Student Development, 1999
Explores the relationship between resident assistant (R.A.) training and improvement of job performance. Results indicate that while even short-term interventions can bring about favorable outcomes in R.A.s' behavior on the job, these benefits may be limited to the promotion of sound work practices, as opposed to the elimination of problematic…
Descriptors: Dormitories, Higher Education, Job Performance, Job Training
Peer reviewedHeckert, Teresa M.; Mueller, Michael A.; Roberts, Lisa L.; Hannah, Aaron P.; Jones, Matt A.; Masters, Shauna; Bibbs, Shari; Bergman, Shawn M. – Journal of College Student Development, 1999
The effect of personality similarity on compatibility and conflict was studied among roommate pairs. Self-reported data were collected for frequency of conflict, liking, personality measures, "morningness," choice vs. assigned, length of rooming together, length of relationship, and socioeconomic variables. Although some variables show…
Descriptors: College Students, Conflict, Dormitories, Females
Peer reviewedBierman, Susan E.; Carpenter, D. Stanley – Journal of College Student Development, 1994
This study identified differences in work motivation factors of resident assistants. Responses indicated that gender, length of experience, and hall assignment have statistically significant effects on work motivation of resident assistants. Suggestions are included for housing professionals on how to maximize the potential motivational…
Descriptors: College Environment, Dormitories, Higher Education, Motivation
