Eastern Kentucky University
Examining the Impact of Belonging on Digital Engagement Among Sorority Members
Grade Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Psychology
Minor
Clinical
Institution 24-25
Eastern Kentucky University
KY House District #
Madison
KY Senate District #
Madison
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
Dr. Adam Lawson, Dr. Dan Florell
Department
Dept. of Psychology
Abstract
This study examines sense of belonging and integration through community and its impact through digital exposure and misuse among sorority members, throughout their college experience. Thirty-five participants, all who were sorority members, were administered through the SONA system at Eastern Kentucky University and assessed with two survey instruments via the Qualtrics platform. The Digital Media Misuse and Overuse scale (dMOS) was utilized as one instrument, followed up with the Sense of Belonging Scale (SBS). We expect senior sorority members to exhibit less utilization of digital domains and misuse compared to their freshman member counterparts. We concur that established sorority members hone advanced senses of integration within their community, causing them to favor face-to-face interactions over digital ones. We also infer that Greek philanthropic pathways establish interventions for regulating misanthropic traits whether online or in-person for members. We conclude that members who are less established in their respective organizations, show an increase in digital use and misuse to seek out the community that is not yet rendered.
Examining the Impact of Belonging on Digital Engagement Among Sorority Members
This study examines sense of belonging and integration through community and its impact through digital exposure and misuse among sorority members, throughout their college experience. Thirty-five participants, all who were sorority members, were administered through the SONA system at Eastern Kentucky University and assessed with two survey instruments via the Qualtrics platform. The Digital Media Misuse and Overuse scale (dMOS) was utilized as one instrument, followed up with the Sense of Belonging Scale (SBS). We expect senior sorority members to exhibit less utilization of digital domains and misuse compared to their freshman member counterparts. We concur that established sorority members hone advanced senses of integration within their community, causing them to favor face-to-face interactions over digital ones. We also infer that Greek philanthropic pathways establish interventions for regulating misanthropic traits whether online or in-person for members. We conclude that members who are less established in their respective organizations, show an increase in digital use and misuse to seek out the community that is not yet rendered.