Determinants of participation in extracurricular activities among higher education students in Morocco: using the Logit Model
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https://doi.org/10.37870/joqie.v16i27.528Keywords:
Extracurricular activities, higher education, logistic regression , determinants, sports activities.Abstract
The importance of extracurricular activities in student life is widely recognized. Although efforts have been made to introduce these activities in Moroccan universities, participation rates remain modest.
In this context, the present study aims to identify the factors influencing the participation of higher education students in extracurricular activities in Morocco. It employs a quantitative approach using a hypothetico-deductive method. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 807 students from four faculties at Cadi Ayad University in Marrakech. Given the nature of the variables, the chi-square test and binary logistic regression were applied for data analysis.
The main findings indicate that participation in extracurricular activities of all types depends on educational level, personality characteristics, and parental education. For sports activities, participation depends on gender, educational level, and type of school. Involvement in non-sports activities is primarily influenced by personality characteristics and type of school.
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