How Undergraduates Are Affected by Service Participation.

Astin, Alexander W.; Sax, Linda J.

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ERIC Number: EJ569834

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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How Undergraduates Are Affected by Service Participation.

Astin, Alexander W.; Sax, Linda J.

Journal of College Student Development, v39 n3 p251-63 May-Jun 1998

Examines the impact of service participation on undergraduate student development based on data collected from 3450 students attending 42 institutions with federally funded community service programs. Results indicate that participating in service during the undergraduate years substantially enhances the students' academic development, life skill development, and sense of civic responsibility. (MKA)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Daily Living Skills, Higher Education, National Surveys, Service Learning, Student Development, Undergraduate Students, Volunteers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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