Sense of belonging in learning contexts is robustly associated with psychological well-being, academic motivation, and academic performance¶
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q2 i? The review reports that sense of belonging is robustly associated with psychological well-being, academic motivation, and academic performance in several contexts, citing prior reviews. → Harris-Thomas 2026
Evidence¶
Harris-Thomas 2026¶
Harris-Thomas, B., Nicolai, K. D., Chen, X.-Y., & Areizaga Barbieri, C. (2026). Examining Black and Latine Students' Sense of Belonging within the Mathematics Classroom: A Narrative Review. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-026-10181-0
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Narrative review assertion citing prior reviews (Allen et al., 2021; Korpershoek et al., 2020). The review states "sense of belonging is robustly associated with psychological well-being" (Pittman & Richmond, 2007), academic motivation, and academic performance in several contexts. No effect sizes are printed.
"Numerous empirical studies have demonstrated the benefits of students feeling a sense of belonging in learning contexts (see Allen et al., 2021; Korpershoek et al., 2020, for reviews). Namely, sense of belonging is robustly associated with psychological well-being"
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Belonging — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
- Identity — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
Related Claims¶
- A CCSR research review concludes that four academic mindsets (belonging, growth beliefs, self-efficacy and value) increase perseverance and improve academic behaviors — related
- Belongingness is more strongly associated with academic achievement among marginalized students than among white students — related
- Sense of belonging to mathematics is positively related to algebraic thinking in reviewed studies — a narrower finding that bears on this claim
- Racism has negative psychological implications for Black students' sense of belonging, self-identity, and academic success in schools — related
- Positive academic mindsets increase perseverance and academic behaviors, yielding higher grades; negative mindsets produce a self-defeating cycle — related
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Sense of belonging in learning contexts is robustly associated with psychological well-being, academic motivation, and academic performance |
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Sense of belonging in learning contexts is robustly associated with psychological well-being, academic motivation, and academic performance |
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