Date of Graduation

Spring 2027

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD)

Department

Psychology

Committee Chairperson

Lia O'Brien, PhD

Committee Member

Lauren Brumley, PhD

Committee Member

Tammy Hillard-Thompson, EdD

Abstract

This study examined the relation between student conduct history and psychosocial characteristics, including university belongingness, perceived stress, and self-esteem, among undergraduate students at West Chester University. A total of 392 students ages 18–25 completed self-report measures via Qualtrics, including the University Belongingness Questionnaire (UBQ), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Participants were recruited through the SONA system and in collaboration with the Office of Student Conduct to include students with and without a documented conduct record. Results from independent samples t-tests indicated that students with a conduct record reported significantly higher levels of university belongingness compared to those without a conduct record. However, no significant group differences were found in perceived stress or self-esteem. These findings suggest that individuals with higher levels of belonginess may be more likely to be involved in the conduct process, and/or that involvement in the conduct process may promote belongingness. Implications for student affairs practice and future research on disciplinary processes in higher education are discussed.

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