The Decline of In Loco Parentis and the Shift to Coed Housing on College Campuses

Keywords

emerging adulthood, college, housing, resident halls, coed, dorms

Abstract

Many universities have changed their policies regarding the nature of on-campus housing—shifting from gender-specific to coed dorms. This study examines the scope of that transition in the United States. From a sampling of 100 universities in the United States, including the nation's 50 largest universities, it was found that the vast majority of on-campus housing is currently coed in nature. Anecdotal information provided by the housing offices at these universities suggests that this transition is largely driven by student demand and financial considerations. Implications for future research and university policy making are discussed.

Original Publication Citation

Willoughby, B.J.*, Carroll,J.S.,Marshall, W. J.* & Clark, * (2009). The Decline of In Loco Parentis and the Shift to Coed Housing on College Campuses. Journal of Adolescent Research, 24 (1), 21-36.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2009-01-01

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7151

Publisher

Journal of Adolescent Research

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Family Life

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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