The Relationship Between Collegiate Recreation and Student Success: A Scoping Review.
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| Title: | The Relationship Between Collegiate Recreation and Student Success: A Scoping Review. |
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| Authors: | Morales-Giner, Pilar1 (AUTHOR) pmorgin@ugr.es, Boren, Shaun2 (AUTHOR), Trudeau, Madeline3 (AUTHOR), Li, Qichen2 (AUTHOR), Cramp, Catherine4 (AUTHOR), Nelson, Carla2 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Experiential Education. Mar2026, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p6-30. 25p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Academic achievement, *Student activities, Empirical research, Social cohesion, Participation |
| Abstract: | Background: Collegiate recreation (CR) programs present the opportunity to promote student success across campuses. Purpose: In this review, we focus on the relationship between engagement with CR and student success. Methodology/Approach: We conducted a scoping review of empirical studies published in peer-reviewed journals between 2010 and 2021 that examined the connection between CR and student success. We identified 3304 unduplicated studies to which we applied a screening process based on our selection criteria. Findings: A total of 82 articles were included for data extraction. Results reveal evidence of the multifaceted connections between CR engagement and six dimensions of student success: intrapersonal, academic, interpersonal, belonging/community, career, and institutional. Conclusions: Most of the evidence refers to "traditional" aspects of student success such as GPA and retention, often addressed through descriptive statistics. Implications: This review highlights a need for future research that employs innovative methodologies and explores more diverse populations. Moreover, we advocate for investigating the relationship between CR engagement and non-academic areas such as social, institutional, and career-related outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Background: Collegiate recreation (CR) programs present the opportunity to promote student success across campuses. Purpose: In this review, we focus on the relationship between engagement with CR and student success. Methodology/Approach: We conducted a scoping review of empirical studies published in peer-reviewed journals between 2010 and 2021 that examined the connection between CR and student success. We identified 3304 unduplicated studies to which we applied a screening process based on our selection criteria. Findings: A total of 82 articles were included for data extraction. Results reveal evidence of the multifaceted connections between CR engagement and six dimensions of student success: intrapersonal, academic, interpersonal, belonging/community, career, and institutional. Conclusions: Most of the evidence refers to "traditional" aspects of student success such as GPA and retention, often addressed through descriptive statistics. Implications: This review highlights a need for future research that employs innovative methodologies and explores more diverse populations. Moreover, we advocate for investigating the relationship between CR engagement and non-academic areas such as social, institutional, and career-related outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10538259 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10538259251374562 |
