Date Approved

6-20-2017

Embargo Period

6-21-2017

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MA School Psychology

Department

Psychology

College

College of Science & Mathematics

Advisor

DiHoff, Roberta

Keywords

college students, extracurricular activities, career aspirations

Subject(s)

Student activities; College students

Disciplines

Higher Education | School Psychology

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the career aspiration levels of college students who participated in college-related extracurricular activities compared to students who did not participate in extracurricular activities. Additionally, this study compared each domain of extracurricular activities (e.g., athletics, the arts, service clubs, etc.) to determine which domain has the highest levels of aspirations. Survey responses provided a representation of participants' intended future career achievements and perceptions of participation in collegiate extracurricular activities. Data was collected from a sample of undergraduate students through online survey responses via Rowan University's SONA system. Bivariate correlation tests in SPSS for Windows were utilized to identify any significant relationships among the variables. Literature on extracurricular activity participation and its relationship to higher career aspiration levels and other factors contributing to aspirations were explored.

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