September 10, 2025Journal of Student Affairs in AfricaOpen Access

Can a sense of belonging influence institutional attachment among first-year university students? Assessing the moderated mediation effects of social and emotional adjustment

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Sense of belonging significantly predicts institutional attachment among first-year university students.
The analysis revealed that social adjustment mediates the relationship between sense of belonging and institutional attachment.
Moderated mediation effects of social and emotional adjustment were found to be statistically insignificant.
Emphasis on creating belonging-centered university environments may enhance students' connections with their institutions.

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Quantitative analysis shows sense of belonging predicts institutional attachment in first-year students, suggesting a need for supportive environments.

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Bongani V. Mtshweni (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23e02b210217d64790667 https://doi.org/10.24085/jsaa.v13i1.5234

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Quantitative analysis shows sense of belonging predicts institutional attachment in first-year students, suggesting a need for supportive environments.

Can a sense of belonging influence institutional attachment among first-year university students? Assessing the moderated mediation effects of social and emotional adjustment

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Can a sense of belonging influence institutional attachment among first-year university students? Assessing the moderated mediation effects of social and emotional adjustment

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