The Fraternity/Sorority Experience Revisited: The Relationships between Fraternity/Sorority Membership and Student Engagement, Learning Outcomes Grades, and Satisfaction with College
| Title: | The Fraternity/Sorority Experience Revisited: The Relationships between Fraternity/Sorority Membership and Student Engagement, Learning Outcomes Grades, and Satisfaction with College |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Gary Pike, Dawn Wiese |
| Source: | Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship. 2024 6(1):5-19. |
| Availability: | National Association of Campus Activities. 13 Harbison Way, Columbia, SC 29212. Tel: 803-732-6222; e-mail: education@naca.org; Web site: https://www.naca.org/JCAPS/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Fraternities, Sororities, Outcomes of Education, Learner Engagement, Student Satisfaction, Educational Experience, College Freshmen, College Seniors, Student Diversity |
| Abstract: | Fraternities and sororities are an important part of American higher education. However, some scholars question the value of fraternities and sororities. Recent research on the educational outcomes of fraternity/sorority membership is limited, with more research focused on health and safety issues. The present research addresses the gap in the literature by examining the direct and indirect relationships among fraternity/sorority membership, student engagement, and college outcomes using structural equation modeling and data from the 2017 administration of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). Results revealed fraternity/sorority membership had significant, positive direct relationships with student engagement and strong positive indirect relationships with self-reports of learning and acting through student engagement. Moreover, despite being less diverse than students in general, fraternity/sorority members reported higher levels of interaction with people different from themselves than did other students. In addition, the largest positive effects were generally found for first-year students, arguing against deferring recruitment until the second semester or second year. Membership in a fraternity or sorority was negatively related to self-reported grades, particularly for males and seniors. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1419700 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Published in: | Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship |
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| Language: | English |