Influences of Leadership Program Participation on Students' Capacities for Socially Responsible Leadership

This study examined differential effects of various types of individual leadership experiences (e.g., retreats, academic minors) on college students’ capacities for socially responsible leadership using data from 8,961 seniors representing 99 colleges and universities. Participation in individual le...

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Published in:Journal of student affairs research and practice 2011-01, Vol.48 (1), p.63-82
Main Authors: Dugan, John P, Bohle, Christopher W, Gebhardt, Matt, Hofert, Meghan, Wilk, Emily, Cooney, Matthew A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College Students
Context Effect
Leadership
Leadership Effectiveness
Leadership Training
Measures (Individuals)
Social Responsibility
Student Participation
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Summary:This study examined differential effects of various types of individual leadership experiences (e.g., retreats, academic minors) on college students’ capacities for socially responsible leadership using data from 8,961 seniors representing 99 colleges and universities. Participation in individual leadership experiences explained a significant, albeit minimal, portion of the variance in students’ outcome achievement suggesting that the type of leadership program matters much less than the degree to which high impact pedagogical strategies are embedded within it.
ISSN:1949-6591
1949-6605
1949-6605
DOI:10.2202/1949-6605.6206