Title: A Sense of Home: The Impact of Church Participation on African American College Students
Abstract: Abstract This articles looks at religion to ascertain the social and individual benefits that postsecondary students gain from their involvement. Focusing on public university students, this study examines the influence church participation has on the academic performance, retention, and engagement of African American college students. Notes a R squared, .403; (adjusted R squared, –.343). 1We used these expanded racial categories to allow participants greater latitude in defining the racial element of their identities and make it easier for them to identify with their ethnic background. 2One freshmen student who identified as Black (International) did not respond to all of the queries covered in this article. We speculate that this student really did not have the personal experiences that would allow for meaningful responses to these questions. 3Data appears in the form originally offered by participants. In order to maintain authenticity, we made no effort correct spelling or grammatical errors. Additional informationNotes on contributorsSARAN DONAHOO Saran Donahoo is Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Higher Education and Director of the College Student Personnel Program at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. RONALD A. CAFFEY Ronald A. Caffey is an Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale in the Department of Black American Studies.
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-03-30
Language: en
Type: article
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