An Investigation of Extracurricular Activities in Relation to Sense of Identity of College Freshmen

John W. Lounsbury; John D. Richardson; Richard A. Saudargas; Jacob J. Levy

doi:10.24926/jcotr.v15i2.2694

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2008-09-01

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Vol. 15 No. 2 (2008)

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Feature Articles

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Lounsbury, J. W., Richardson, J. D., Saudargas, R. A., & Levy, J. J. (2008). An Investigation of Extracurricular Activities in Relation to Sense of Identity of College Freshmen. Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.24926/jcotr.v15i2.2694

An Investigation of Extracurricular Activities in Relation to Sense of Identity of College Freshmen

John W. Lounsbury

John D. Richardson

Richard A. Saudargas

Jacob J. Levy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/jcotr.v15i2.2694

Keywords: Extracurricular involvement, identity, development, engagement, Chickering, vectors, behavior, socializing, peers

Abstract

Based on a sample of 330 freshman students enrolled in a First-Year Studies Program, 32 of 38 extracurricular activities of students were found to be significantly related to sense of identity, including those pertaining to socializing, religious/spiritual activities, leisure pursuits, study groups, volunteering, sports, traveling, and passive entertainment. Discussion of results includes an explanation for their findings as well as theoretical and practical implications.

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