A Values-Based Learning Model to Impact Maturational Change: The College Fraternity as Developmental Crucible

Authors

Tim ReuterFollow
Elgan Baker Ph.D., Indiana University School of MedicineFollow
Michael V. Hernandez, University of Miami (FL)
Dan Bureau Ph.D., University of MemphisFollow

Publication Date

September 2012

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25774/etgh-b454

First Page

19

Last Page

36

Abstract

The period of late adolescence and early adulthood is a critical time during which individual identity is developed. One fraternity recently implemented a developmental process that facilitated identity maturation within its members by emphasizing self-awareness and reflection. Utilizing a learning model as the core component of all aspects of its programming, the fraternity conducted research to determine the impact of its learning model on the development of self-awareness. This article provides data from three years of implementation that documents significant increases in this critical developmental competency.

Recommended Citation

Reuter, Tim; Baker, Elgan Ph.D.; Hernandez, Michael V.; and Bureau, Dan Ph.D. (2012) "A Values-Based Learning Model to Impact Maturational Change: The College Fraternity as Developmental Crucible," Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice: Vol. 7: Iss. 2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25774/etgh-b454
Available at: https://scholarworks.wm.edu/oracle/vol7/iss2/4