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ERIC Number: ED646510
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 167
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-8415-2446-5
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The Lived Experiences of Introverts and Their Extracurricular Involvement in a Four-Year University Environment
Maigan M. Wipfli
ProQuest LLC, D.Ed. Dissertation, East Tennessee State University
This qualitative, phenomenological study explores the lived experiences of introverts who were involved in two or more passive or active extracurricular involvement opportunities during their undergraduate experience at a four-year college or university. Eleven semi-structured interviews were conducted via Zoom video conferencing with self-identified introverts who attended public, four-year universities in the South, West, and Midwest regions of the United States. Participants represented both medium and large institutions. The analysis of the data indicated common themes from the participants including personality traits and common misconceptions of introversion, cultural focus of extraversion, personal and professional development, opportunities granted, and individual preferences for involvement and engagement on campus. The findings of this study revealed the need for further research on the areas of personality and extracurricular involvement. Additionally, the findings of this research study may be used to assist higher educational professionals tasked with the creation and implementation of extracurricular opportunities in creating a variety of offerings for students of all temperament and personality types, including introverts. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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