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Abilene Christian University

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2020

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Extracurricular Involvement And Identification: An Analysis Of The Student Experience, Kelvin Kelley May 2020

Extracurricular Involvement And Identification: An Analysis Of The Student Experience, Kelvin Kelley

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Every year universities and colleges provide millions of students with not only educational experiences but also social experiences. Students’ involvement on campus influences their identification with other students, student groups, and even the university. Understanding the relationship between extracurricular involvement and a student’s sense of belonging is essential for higher education professionals. This research looked at the college student experience through the lens of student involvement theory, relationship motivation theory, and social identity theory. The study examined the level of extracurricular involvement a student has and the relationship to both social identity and organizational identity. Social identity theory and organizational …