Date of Award
1-31-2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
First Advisor
Mahauganee Bonds
Committee Members
Carroll Bronson; Ross Larsen; Shannon Brantley
Call Number
LD 251 .A566d 2023 R42
Abstract
The study evaluated the relationship between female sophomore students' participation in campus recreational sports, retention at the university, and graduation rates. The purpose is to identify the potential influence of participation in recreational activities on persistence toward graduation. Alexander Astin’s Theory of Student Involvement and Vincent Tinto’s Theory of Student Departure provide the theoretical framework to show the importance of student involvement in higher education. The quantitative binary logistics regression explored the relationship in variables (Creswell & Creswell, 2018) between female sophomore students participating in recreational sports and those not participating. The finding revealed evidence that supports Astin’s and Tinto’s theories. The study demonstrated the impact of involvement in recreational activities in higher education.
Rights Management
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Recommended Citation
Reay, Angie Jane, "Retention Of Female Sophomore Students Who Participate in Recreational and Wellness Program" (2024). Student Theses and Dissertations. 136.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/136
