The influence of familial responsibility, extra-curricular activity participation, and employment status on the undergraduate academic performance of traditional and non-traditional aged students

The present research investigated the influence of family responsibility, financial responsibility, and co-curricular activities on academic performance among traditional aged and non-traditional aged undergraduate students. It explored the association between non-academic variables and age on academic performance to determine whether there is a significant impact on academic success with students. A review of the existing literature presents factors previously implicated in affecting student performance and overall satisfaction. Data was collected from current and/or previous undergraduate students' (n=86) completion of a 16-item questionnaire, a survey developed by the principal researcher, assessing experiences and perceptions regarding collegiate satisfaction and role demands during the Junior year of the Undergraduate career. Nonetheless, correlational analyses revealed that factors related to a student's level of satisfaction were correlated with the amount of dependents they reported being responsible for/role demand (p=.056). Analyses of these results are discussed in response to limitations in the research design. Implications for promoting student involvement in extracurricular programming and mature aged study are discussed. Future research should explore other factors that may impact academic performance with respect to the amount of time the student attributes to participation in out-of class activities.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. School Psychology-Professional School Psychology

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2013

Author dc:creator

• Wilson, Constance

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dihoff, Roberta

• Academic achievement; College students
• Higher Education
• Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/224

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1223