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Exploring housing insecurity in relation to student success.
Mariah Kornbluh1, Jennfier Wilking2, Susan Roll3
1Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|April 26, 2022
Summary
College student homelessness and housing insecurity negatively impact academic performance and mental health. Addressing these issues is crucial for student success and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Higher Education Studies
- Socioeconomic Factors in Academia
Background:
- Homelessness and housing insecurity are significant public health concerns among U.S. college students.
- These issues can profoundly affect students' overall well-being and academic trajectories.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between housing instability and academic/mental health outcomes in college students.
- To identify specific impacts of housing insecurity on students' Grade Point Average (GPA) and mental health.
Main Methods:
- A cluster-sampling survey was administered to 1,416 college students at a large public university in Fall 2019.
- Validated measures of housing instability, mental health, and demographics were used, with GPA and Pell Grant eligibility data matched from institutional records.
Main Results:
- Students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness were found to have lower GPAs.
- Poorer mental health outcomes were also significantly associated with housing instability and homelessness.
Conclusions:
- The study underscores the urgent need for targeted housing programs and increased financial support for college students.
- Implementing such interventions can potentially improve academic performance and enhance students' mental well-being.
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