The influence of fraternity and sorority involvement
Subtitle: a critical analysis of research (1996-2013)
By: J. Patrick Biddix, Malinda M. Matney, Eric M. Norman, Georgianna L. Martin
Contributors: Matney, Malinda M., author; Norman, Eric M., author; Martin, Georgianna L., author
Series: ASHE higher education report -- volume 39, number 6
Publisher: Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, at Jossey-Bass
Published: 2014
Place of publication: San Francisco, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 156
ISBN-13: 9781118866917
Subjects: Greek letter societies; Evaluation; Research
Description: Despite negative connotations and empirical evidence to support detrimental aspects of membership, decades of nationally representative data show students remain interested in joining fraternities and sororities. This monograph reconsiders the value question based on scholarly research published since 1996 in the following ways: (1) through identifying behavioral, psychosocial, and educational outcomes of fraternity/sorority involvement; (2) by differentiating outcomes between and among organizations, when possible; and (3) through recommending implications for policy and practice based on research--From back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-139) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Alcohol-related behavioral effects; title: Other behavioral effects; title: Psychosocial effects; title: Educational effects; title: Recommendations for practice and research.