Campus climate perceptions and developmental needs of non-monogamous students in postsecondary education

<p>they identify as necessary. Ten college students who self-identified as non-monogamous participated in semi-structured interviews. Findings show that most were unaware of any campus resources specific to their identities and often felt invisible within student affairs structures. Students described balancing self-acceptance with stigma and highlighted needs such as knowledgeable staff, peer connection, and inclusive spaces. Overall, the study indicates that acceptance strongly influences both climate perception and developmental outcomes. These results point to a gap in higher education practice and emphasize the importance of policies, training, and resources that acknowledge and support non-monogamous students. Keywords: non-monogamy, polyamory, relationships, sexuality, student affairs, campus climate</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Leadership and Counseling

Year dc:date.available

2025

Author dc:creator

• Lewis-Jones, Dayna B.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Cierra Presberry, PhD
• Imandeep Grewal, PhD
• Donya Odom, PhD

• campus climate
• non-monogamy
• polyamory
• relationships
• sexuality
• student affairs
• Educational Leadership

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/1336

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-2679