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Psychological Sense Of Community In On-Line Learning Environments, Thomas Chris Laughner
Psychological Sense Of Community In On-Line Learning Environments, Thomas Chris Laughner
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Problem. Current literature discusses differences among populations as they relate to face-to-face learning communities. However, no literature exists to determine if these same differences exist in an on-line learning environment. Since community has been closely linked to social and academic integration and success, additional research on whether populations with certain demographics feel the same absence of a sense of community in an on-line environment must be addressed. This study examines differences in psychological sense of community among students based on ethnicity, age, and sex.
Method. A revised Sense of Community Index was administered to students enrolled in at least one …