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Why Undergraduates Aren’t “Going Greek”: Attraction, Affiliation, and Retention in Fraternities and Sororities

Fouts, Kristin S.
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Declining interest in fraternity/sorority membership on many campuses has led advisors, campus-based professionals, and inter/national organization staff to consider reasons why some students choose not to join. This study sought to identify the factors that influence attraction, affiliation, and retention in fraternities and sororities. Results from this multi-institution, quantitative study (n = 1,432) indicated time, financial obligations, and lack of perceived personal benefit deter many students from pursuing membership. Discussion focused on recommendations for addressing myths, stereotypes, and other uncertainties, using clear and explicit information about the obligations of membership, and encouraging members to engage potential members in positive interactions throughout the year.
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2010-06-01
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Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
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https://doi.org/10.25774/67mj-sz44
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