Examining the effects of high school and university student organization involvement on young adult leadership development

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between high school and collegiate organizational involvement and their effects on leader self-efficacy, motivation to lead and leadership skill. The study investigated student members of registered student organizations during Fall 2016. Results of the study indicated strong relationships between past high school involvement, current collegiate involvement and leadership development. Positional leadership and priority of engagement during high school were predictive of leader skill and self-efficacy. The study also found that mental and physical engagement in college organizations predicted leader motivations and skills. This study was conducted to understand how the leadership development process is effected at different points in time over young adulthood and should continue to be studied for greater insights into how to unlock the leadership potential in young adults more intentionally.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Agricultural Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2017

Author dc:creator

• Nelson, Nicole E

Contributors dc:contributor

• Rosch, David M.

• Involvement
• Leadership
• Extracurricular activity
• Student organization

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2017 Nicole Nelson

Language dc:language

eng

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/97483

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/97483