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Dorm Life: The Unique Relationship between Residents and RA's

Connor, Katherine

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Title
Dorm Life: The Unique Relationship between Residents and RA's
Author(s)
Connor, Katherine
Issue Date
2011-08
Keyword(s)
  • dorm
  • residence hall
  • resident advisor
  • residents
  • RA
  • dorm life
Abstract
For my project I studied the relationship between residents and their resident advisors in dorms. I wanted to see if residents and RA's could form close personal friendships, or if they were unable to because of their roles in the dorm. I hypothesized that there would be tension between the two groups because of the small difference in age, but large difference in power between them. Through one on one and small group interviews, as well as social mapping exercises, I was able to more fully understand the relationship between residents and RA's. I found that there was a surprisingly small amount of tension between the two groups, and that there was a lot of mutual respect and understanding between them.
Series/Report Name or Number
  • ANTH 411; Fall 2010
  • Ellen Moodie, Instructor
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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