Date Approved
9-19-2013
Embargo Period
3-3-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. School Psychology-Professional School Psychology
Department
Psychology
College
College of Science & Mathematics
Advisor
Dihoff, Roberta
Subject(s)
Academic achievement; College students
Disciplines
Higher Education | Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Abstract
The present research investigated the influence of family responsibility, financial responsibility, and co-curricular activities on academic performance among traditional aged and non-traditional aged undergraduate students. It explored the association between non-academic variables and age on academic performance to determine whether there is a significant impact on academic success with students. A review of the existing literature presents factors previously implicated in affecting student performance and overall satisfaction. Data was collected from current and/or previous undergraduate students' (n=86) completion of a 16-item questionnaire, a survey developed by the principal researcher, assessing experiences and perceptions regarding collegiate satisfaction and role demands during the Junior year of the Undergraduate career. Nonetheless, correlational analyses revealed that factors related to a student's level of satisfaction were correlated with the amount of dependents they reported being responsible for/role demand (p=.056). Analyses of these results are discussed in response to limitations in the research design. Implications for promoting student involvement in extracurricular programming and mature aged study are discussed. Future research should explore other factors that may impact academic performance with respect to the amount of time the student attributes to participation in out-of class activities.
Recommended Citation
Wilson, Constance, "The influence of familial responsibility, extra-curricular activity participation, and employment status on the undergraduate academic performance of traditional and non-traditional aged students" (2013). Theses and Dissertations. 224.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/224
