Sorority Ritual Participation and Self-Efficacy

Authors

Sylvia L. Mendez Ph.D., University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Patty Witkowsky Ph.D., University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Byran Christensen Ph.D., United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School
Colleen Stiles, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Publication Date

June 2017

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25774/d6mt-xj15

First Page

1

Last Page

19

Abstract

This qualitative research study utilized a phenomenological approach to explore the relationship between sorority ritual and self-efficacy. Guided by Social Cognitive Theory, data were collected through focus groups and one-on-one interviews. This study provided new insights into the role of ritual participation on perceived increases in self-efficacy in college women. Implications for future research and practice also are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Mendez, Sylvia L. Ph.D.; Witkowsky, Patty Ph.D.; Christensen, Byran Ph.D.; and Stiles, Colleen (2017) "Sorority Ritual Participation and Self-Efficacy," Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice: Vol. 12: Iss. 1, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25774/d6mt-xj15
Available at: https://scholarworks.wm.edu/oracle/vol12/iss1/3