NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Descriptor
Adolescent Development2
Higher Education2
Student Development2
Academic Achievement1
College Freshmen1
College Students1
Developmental Tasks1
Extracurricular Activities1
High Risk Students1
Interpersonal Competence1
Predictor Variables1
Sex Differences1
More ▼
Source
College Student Affairs…2
Author
Dwinell, Patricia L.1
Griffin, Barbara L.1
Higbee, Jeanne L.1
Smith, Joy Shuler1
Publication Type
Journal Articles2
Reports - Research2
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
The Relationship between Involvement in Extracurricular Activities and the Psychosocial Development of University Students.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Smith, Joy Shuler; Griffin, Barbara L. – College Student Affairs Journal, 1993
Investigated relationship between extracurricular activities and psychosocial development of college students using academic autonomy, clarification of purpose, and mature interpersonal relationship as comparative variables. Found that becoming involved in extracurricular activities generally promoted development of academic autonomy and aided in…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, College Students, Extracurricular Activities, Higher Education
The Relationship between Developmental Tasks and Academic Success among High Risk Freshmen.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Dwinell, Patricia L.; Higbee, Jeanne L. – College Student Affairs Journal, 1991
Examined relationship between developmental tasks and academic achievement among first-term college freshmen (n=83) enrolled in program for students at risk. Results support limited relationship between growth on developmental tasks of young adulthood and academic performance of university freshmen. Sex differences also were found on predictors of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Development, College Freshmen, Developmental Tasks