Citation

Haugen JS, Morris CW, Wester K. J. Child Adolesc. Couns. 2019; 5(1): 1-17.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/23727810.2018.1556988

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study explored the subjective perspectives of the affective, behavioral, and familial dimensions of belonging among urban middle school students through the use of Q methodology. Three viewpoints emerged representing distinct viewpoints of belonging, including students who identified belonging in relation to academics and academic behaviors, those who desired affective connection with others, and those who equated belonging with cultural respect and adult support.

FINDINGS support the complex and multidimensional nature of belonging with important implications for mental health and school counselors who have the opportunity to foster adolescents' sense of belonging.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescents; belonging; middle school