ERIC Number: EJ1452212
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
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Homesickness among Rural Appalachian University Students
Katrina A. Roxas; April L. Shapiro; Sheri C. Chisholm; Diana L. Niland; Michelle A. House
Journal of American College Health, v72 n9 p3484-3490 2024
Objective: Homesickness among university students may impact their wellbeing and academic success. The study purpose was to examine homesickness and self-reported outcomes/university life events among students on a rural Appalachian campus. Methods: A descriptive study (N = 91) using electronic questionnaires was conducted. Results: Most participants (65%) reported homesickness, especially around move-in time, with several events making it better/worse; and were more likely to reside in-state, be at the sophomore level or above, and live in an apartment/dormitory. There were significant associations between homesickness and self-reported outcomes (anxiety, depression, wanting to drop out). Conclusions: Homesickness is prevalent among rural Appalachian students. Interprofessional collaboration to identify and mitigate effects on students' wellbeing and academic success is key. Tailoring campus life, including food options and on-campus activities, to meet student needs may promote a sense of comfort and decrease homesickness. Educational intervention to improve homesickness among university students is warranted.
Descriptors: College Students, Universities, Student Attitudes, Adjustment (to Environment), Student Adjustment, Psychological Patterns, Rural Schools, Academic Achievement, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Potential Dropouts, Residential Institutions, Incidence, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Teacher Role, Faculty Advisers
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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