SIMILAR RESEARCH STUDY ABSTRACT (THESIS 1)

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SIMILAR RESEARCH STUDY ABSTRACT


THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE OF COMMUTER STUDENTS AND THE

CONCEPT CONCEPTS OF PLACE AND SPACE

 

Abstract 

    The demographics of the college student population, the dearth of research on
commuter students, and the pervasive negative stereotypes of commuters indicate that an appreciation of the commuter student experience is important for the future of higher education (Dugan et al., 2008; Jacoby, 1989; Krause, 2007). The Digest of Education Statistics 2011 reports that in academic years 2003-04 and 2007-08 85.8% of all students enrolled at postsecondary institutions did not live in on-campus housing (Snyder & Dillow, 2012). Despite their status as the numerical majority, commuter students are still considered nontraditional (Orgren, 2003). Due to the variations in
commuter student populations, it is important for each institution to study its commuters, and to use that information to guide policy and programs, instead of basing decisions on data collected nationwide or at a particular institution (Dugan et al., 2008; Jacoby, 1989). As the vast majority of State College undergraduate students commute (Office of Institutional Research and Planning, 2012), it is necessary to have an understanding of the phenomenon of commuting. To gain this understanding, the theoretical frames of critical theory, campus ecology, and phenomenology were used to guide the exploration of two research questions:
1. How do commuter students make meaning of their college experience?
2. How do commuter students describe the role of campus space and place in
their college experience?

    For this study, I interviewed ten participants, asked them to collect photos that represented their college lives, interviewed them about their photos (participant-driven photo elicitation), and conducted gallery walk focus groups in which the participants’ photos were displayed and they had an opportunity to discuss the themes present in the photos. 
Through general inductive thematic analysis, as well as the trustworthiness measures of member checking, peer debriefing, and triangulation, three overarching themes emerged: commuter students and dorm people, “How difficult it is for commuters” (Victoria), but we’re used to it, and finding a “second home” (Lindsay). These themes, along with a review of the findings through the lenses of the theoretical frameworks, were used to develop recommendations for both practice and research related to commuter students.
 

 

CASE ANALYSIS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS LIVING FAR DISTANCE FROM SCHOOL 

Abstract

        The purpose of this research is to rationally understand what are the experiences of students in commuting far distance from school. There are many ways to commute, it depends on the person. Students who travel far distances encounter struggles on commuting. The design is a case study of qualitative research with narrative analysis. 
The researchers conducted one-on-one interviews with 10 selected students of the College of Business and Accountancy. As a result, the researchers found out that “Leave Early” means ensuring that one can make it to class on time in the events of traffic, accidents, weather conditions and public transportation setbacks. 

    Keywords: Commuting, Mental health, Physical health, Major problem nowadays, Lack of sleep.

 

COMMUTER STUDENTS AND INVOLVEMENT THEORY 2016-2017

 Dr. Burton Sisco, Ed.D. 
Master of Arts in Higher Education 

Abstract

    The purpose of the study was to better understand the involvement patterns of commuter students at Rowan University. The study examined their levels of involvement and gathered information regarding their attitudes on the holistic collegiate experience at the institution. This study also examined links between a commuter’s physical proximity to the main campus and their subsequently reported frequency of participation in various areas of campus life. The study examined the levels of involvement of the subjects and their satisfaction with areas of campus in order to gain insight on commuter satisfaction surrounding the student experience. Previous research had not examined the frequency of commuter involvement in specific activities, nor the impact of their physical proximity to main campus on the chosen involvement activities prioritized by the student. The study surveyed 75 commuter students attending Rowan University during the 2013-2014 academic year in order to collect information related to demographics and levels of involvement in specific activities. 
    The study highlighted an emphasis by commuter students on the academic components of their student experience. The subjects reported moderate satisfaction with academic involvement, social involvement, and campus environment, but placed particular emphasis on the scholastic components of the areas when gauging importance.

 

 

A Study of Metro Manila’s Public Transportation Sector: Implementing a Multimodal Public Transportation Route Planner 

 

Abstract

     Public transportation provides commuters with a convenient method to reach their destination faster and cheaper compared with private vehicles. However, this is not always the case for Metro Manila because many Filipinos have a negative perception of using public transportation. This paper first discusses the researchers’ study of the travel behavior of Metro Manila commuters and the status of its public transportation sector based on their Metro Manila Public Transport Travel Survey. Information from the survey was used to implement a multimodal public transportation route planner for Metro Manila, which is designed to provide commuters with facts about public transportation. This should change its negative image and entice more people to use the services. The analysis of the publicly distributed General Transit Feed Specification data provided by the government is discussed. All these findings support the researchers’ goal of improving Metro Manila’s public transportation. 

 

 

An Analysis of Metro Manila MRT-3 Passengers' Perceptions of Their Commuting Experience and its Effects Using Structural Equation Modeling

                                          

Abstract

    This research focuses on the deteriorating level of service on the Metro Manila MRT-3, and the perceptions of regular morning peak period passengers of their commuting experience and its effects on them. Using structural equation modeling, we develop a measurement model consisting of nine latent factors related to their commute − exogenous factors (commuting experience): perceived crowding, predictability, perceived air quality and perceived benefits; and endogenous factors (mediators and outcomes): perceived risk, perceived service quality, awareness during the commute, mental adaptation and commuting stress. We validate a structural model that describes the mechanism of how commuting experience affects commuting stress through some mediating factors. We find that total waiting time contributes significantly to commuting stress, while mental adaptation reduces it. Multi-group moderation is also shown to occur in relation to gender, age, income level, experience and flextime policy. These findings provide good insight for designing appropriate policies for MRT-3.

 

 

The Daily Grind: A Rhizomatic Approach to Narratives of Managing Commuter Stress during Traffic Congestion in Metro Manila


Abstract

    Robust literature on commuter stress has shown the multiple impact of daily commuting in people's lives. Framed within a rhizomatic approach to narratives, we analyzed stories of 11 working and 9 student Filipino commuters by looking at the ways they act on or reconstruct themselves to manage stress. In urban Metro Manila, our findings showed three narrative “stress entryways”: getting caught by the wave, seating privileges, and stuck in transit. Theoretical and practical implications of findings on commuter well-being (e.g., keeping emotions in, releasing tensions), technologies of the “fit” commuter, and enriching conversations in traffic psychology and urban living are discussed.

 


REFERENCES:

Weiss, M. (2014). The College Experience Of Commuter Students And The Concept Concepts Of Pl S Of Place And Sp Ce And Space (thesis).  

https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1233&context=oa_diss

Elmer Callo, D., Alegoria-Groom, S., & Isidro, R. V. (2019) CASE ANALYSIS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS LIVING FAR DISTANCE FROM SCHOOL. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eric-Matriano/publication/350387740_CASE_ANALYSIS_OF_COLLEGE_STUDENTS_LIVING_FAR_DISTANCE_FROM_SCHOOL/links/605d24d2299bf173676bab41/CASE-ANALYSIS-OF-COLLEGE-STUDENTS-LIVING-FAR-DISTANCE-FROM-SCHOOL.pdf

Woodley , Y. (2017, July 25). COMMUTER STUDENTS AND INVOLVEMENT THEORY.          rdw.rowan.edu. Retrieved September 9, 2022, from https://rdw.rowan.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi? article=3472&context=etd

Narboneta, C. (2015, November 30). A Study of Metro Manila’s Public Transportation Sector: Implementing a Multimodal Public Transportation Route Planner. Retrieved September 9, 2022, from https://trid.trb.org/view/1421347

Mijares A. C. (2016). An Analysis of Metro Manila MRT-3 Passengers’ Perceptions of Their Commuting Experience and its Effects Using Structural Equation Modeling. 2016 Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies. Retrieved September 12, 2022, from https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/eastsats/4/1/4_1/_article/-char/ja/

Canoy, N. A. (n.d.). The Daily Grind: A Rhizomatic Approach to Narratives of Managing Commuter Stress during Traffic Congestion in Metro Manila. Archīum Ateneo. Retrieved September 12, 2022, from.https://archium.ateneo.edu/psychology-faculty-pubs/147/

 

 Documentation:

September 7, 2022 (Wednesday)
UPHSD - College Library

 Members:

Estanislao, Raymarc
Limbauan, Eunick
Maniling, Marianne M.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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