Publication Date
September 2012
DOI
https://doi.org/10.25774/jrra-g824
First Page
37
Last Page
48
Abstract
This study explored the relationship between potential time commitments of fraternity and sorority members and academic performance. A secondary analysis of data collected using the Fraternity/Sorority Experience Survey revealed statistically significant relationships between cumulative grade point average and chapter involvement, engagement in academic activities, part-time work, and alcohol use. Chapter involvement, engagement in academic activities, and part-time work were positively associated with academic performance. Alcohol use was negatively related to academic performance. Implications for practice include establishing a culture of academic achievement in fraternal organizations, minimizing the use of alcohol, identifying and approaching academically at-risk members, and establishing initiatives to support the academic achievement of fraternity members.
Recommended Citation
Long, Larry D.
(2012)
"A Multivariate Analysis of the Relationship Between Undergraduate Fraternity/Sorority Involvement and Academic Performance,"
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice: Vol. 7:
Iss.
2, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25774/jrra-g824
Available at:
https://scholarworks.wm.edu/oracle/vol7/iss2/5
