The Hidden Structure: The Influence of Residence Hall Design on Academic Outcomes

This study investigates the impact of residence hall architecture on students' academic achievement, also considering the influence of race and homophily opportunity-a tendency to create social bonds with like others. We found that socializing architecture was positively associated with a highe...

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Published in:Journal of student affairs research and practice 2019-05, Vol.56 (3), p.267-283
Main Authors: Brown, Joshua, Volk, Fred, Spratto, Elisabeth M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
African American Students
Architecture
College Freshmen
College Housing
Construction (Process)
Design
Dormitories
Friendship
Grade Point Average
Influences
Interpersonal Relationship
Liberal Arts
Minority Group Students
Outcomes of Education
Physical Environment
Private Colleges
Race
Social Environment
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Summary:This study investigates the impact of residence hall architecture on students' academic achievement, also considering the influence of race and homophily opportunity-a tendency to create social bonds with like others. We found that socializing architecture was positively associated with a higher first-semester grade point average, and that homophily opportunity had a significant effect for Black students, but only when those students live in residence halls designed with socializing architecture.
ISSN:1949-6591
1949-6605
DOI:10.1080/19496591.2019.1611590