THE INFLUENCE OF FRATERNITY OR SORORITY MEMBERSHIP ON STUDENTS' COLLEGE EXPERIENCES AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

摘要: In recent years, the role of fraternities and sororities on college campuses has come under increasing scrutiny. Results National Study Student Learning (NSSL) indicate that membership in a Greek organization can have negative effect students' cognitive development, particularly during first year college. The present research sought to assess generalizability NSSL findings first-year students attending university Midwest. contrast findings, results indicated had higher levels involvement gains general abilities than did non-Greek students. Moreover, Greeks' development were result their social involvement. Implications for system, as well implications study effects, are discussed.