Social Integration: On-Campus and Off-Campus Living

Examine the effects of social integration regarding on-campus and off-campus living and how it affects students’ quality of life.

Students who have higher levels of belongingness, autonomy, and competency will have higher levels of satisfaction during their college experience. Residential students will have higher levels of satisfaction compared to commuter students because of Self Determination Theory. Measure the sense of belongingness and general satisfaction in college students using The Basic Psychological Needs Scale.