UNRAVELLING THE NEXUS: EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT, ENGAGEMENT FREQUENCY, AND CGPA AMONG AL AKHAWAYN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

This study investigated the link between extracurricular involvement, engagement frequency, and academic performance in 4,092 undergraduates at Al Akhawayn University. Utilizing SPSS 28, a variety of statistical techniques, including the Kruskal-Wallis test, quantile regression, and two-way ANOVA, were employed. Meaningful differences in CGPA based on club types were found, with Educational and Cultural clubs linked to higher CGPAs. Gender disparities in participation and leadership were also noted, highlighting the need for promoting equity in academia.

Keywords: Extracurricular involvement, engagement frequency, academic performance, gender disparity, gender-smart initiatives.

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