College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2026-04-28 12:34:53
Major
Psychology
Honors Course
PSYC 498
Number of Credits
1
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2026
Abstract
This research project aims to explore social support received while attending an undergraduate institution and what can be done to improve it. During undergraduate years, students are confronted with many new stressful experiences. Given that social support can serve as a protective factors, it is important to explore how it functions within the context of the undergraduate experience. Many students do not utilize campus counseling services, even if their mental health declines from lack of social support. Students must feel supported by those that they interact with on and off campus, and if they are not, they must have somewhere to go to feel supported.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Rose Siuta
First Reader
Hemang Vaidya
Second Reader
Nicole Baker
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Kevin Kaut
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Kirkpatrick, Shannon G., "Fostering Social Support on College Campuses" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2144.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2144