The development of students' sense of belonging at school is influenced by their interactions with the school environment over time. Bronfenbrenner's Bio-ecological Systems Theory explains this by focusing on Process, Person, Context, and Time (PPCT). Interactions between students and their school, the students' active role, the school environment, and events over time all play a role in shaping students' sense of belonging. Research suggests that specific interactions within the school environment can enhance students' sense of belonging. Long-term studies that look at how all these factors interact are recommended.