ERIC Number: EJ961114
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 11
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The Long-Term Effects of College Diversity Experiences: Well-Being and Social Concerns 13 Years after Graduation
Bowman, Nicholas A.; Brandenberger, Jay W.; Hill, Patrick L.; Lapsley, Daniel K.
Journal of College Student Development, v52 n6 p729-739 Nov-Dec 2011
Many college administrators and researchers assert that diversity interactions are critical for preparing young adults for a diverse society, but very little research has examined the long-term impact of these experiences. This study examines a longitudinal sample of college students (n = 416) who were followed into their mid-30s. Structural equation modeling analyses indicate that college engagement with racial/cultural diversity has a positive, indirect effect on personal growth, purpose in life, recognition of racism, and volunteer work 13 years after graduation. (Contains 2 tables and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: College Students, Structural Equation Models, Graduation, Young Adults, Cultural Pluralism, Higher Education, Individual Development, Racial Differences, Volunteers, Well Being, Undergraduate Students, Cultural Awareness, Regression (Statistics), Racial Discrimination, Predictor Variables, Life Satisfaction, Goodness of Fit, Church Related Colleges, Pretests Posttests
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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