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Resident Assistants and Religion: Implications for Practice

Document Type

Article

Keywords

public colleges, religion, Student staff

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Religion and Education

Volume

47

Issue

4

First Page

63

Last Page

85

Abstract

Resident Assistants (RAs) have many responsibilities inherent in their position, but how is their work impacted by their religion? In this descriptive qualitative study, thirteen RAs on two campuses were interviewed regarding their experiences as RAs incorporating their religion. Results demonstrated that there existed some dissonance between religion and the position expectations; however, RAs are still able to incorporate their religion while assisting residents. Recommendations include: (1) RA expectations must be clear regarding religion, (2) training must be presented on how religion can be discussed, and (3) an examination of the source of the current RA assumptions should be completed.

Department

Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies

Original Publication Date

1-1-2020

DOI of published version

10.1080/15507394.2020.1837601

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