Academic-Residential Fit Among Living-Learning Program Participants as a Predictor of Student Self-Confidence and Integration

• In Event: Places and Spaces: How Environmental Factors Play a Role in Student Learning

Abstract

Drawing from Holland’s theory of person-environment fit and Pervin’s transactional theory, this study examines whether congruence between students’ academic majors and living-learning environments enhances their academic and social integration as well as their self-confidence across a variety of domains. Results suggest that good person-environment fit is beneficial to students’ integration.

Authors

• Jill Nicole Jones, University of Virginia

• Clarence G. Odom, University of Virginia

• Karen K. Inkelas, University of Virginia