Patterns in Group Involvement Experiences During College: Identifying a Taxonomy

This study explored whether latent phenomena could be identified to classify students based on their patterns of involvement in cocurricular group experiences. The sample was comprised of 11,209 seniors from 50 institutions. A total of 4 latent factors were identified and students were classified in...

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Published in:Journal of college student development 2013-05, Vol.54 (3), p.229-246
Main Author: Dugan, John P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior Patterns
Cognitive Development
College Seniors
College Students
Extracurricular Activities
Influence
Learner Engagement
Online Surveys
Outcomes of Education
Participation
Pattern Recognition
Qualitative research
Socialization
Student Development
Student organizations
Student Participation
Student Personnel Workers
Studies
Taxonomy
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Summary:This study explored whether latent phenomena could be identified to classify students based on their patterns of involvement in cocurricular group experiences. The sample was comprised of 11,209 seniors from 50 institutions. A total of 4 latent factors were identified and students were classified into one of 8 latent classes. Findings offer new analytic and conceptual approaches for use in college impact research as well as a useful heuristic tool to assist student affairs professionals in designing and targeting educational interventions. (Contains 4 tables.)
ISSN:0897-5264
1543-3382
1543-3382
DOI:10.1353/csd.2013.0028