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Clarifying The Meaning Of Extracurricular Activity: A Literature Review Of Definitions

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Bartkus, Kenneth R., Nemelka, Blake, Nemelka, Mark, Gardner, Phil·2012·American Journal of Business Education (AJBE)

DOI 10.19030/ajbe.v5i6.7391

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Participation in extracurricular activities has long been recognized as having important benefits for business students, including the development of competencies relevant to future career success. Unfortunately, a review of the literature suggests that what constitutes an extracurricular activity remains ambiguous and unclear as no generally-accepted definition has been established in the literature. Instead, the meaning is often described in terms of examples. It is argued that the lack of a definition hampers research because it does not allow for proper classification of activities. The purpose of this study is to address this gap through a review of the relevant literature. Based on the review, definitions for extracurricular and co-curricular are proposed along with additional clarifications. Implications for scholars and academic advising are also provided.

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Authors: Bartkus, K. R., Nemelka, B., Nemelka, M., & Gardner, P.
Affiliations: Utah State University (US)
Michigan State University (US)
Venue: American Journal of Business Education (AJBE)
Publisher: Clute Institute
Published: 2012-10-30
Volume: 5
Issue: 6
Pages: 693-704
ISSN: 1942-2504 (ISSN-L)
1942-2512
DOI: 10.19030/ajbe.v5i6.7391
OpenAlex: W2117149004
Cited by: 172
References: 44
Citations by year: 2026: 5 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 17 · 2023: 37 · 2022: 26 · 2021: 26 · 2020: 20 · 2019: 8 · 2018: 11 · 2017: 5 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 2
FWCI: 6.22
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: bronze
doi.org
Locations: American Journal of Business Education (AJBE) (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Education › Higher Education and Employability
Social Sciences › Education › Management and Marketing Education
Social Sciences › Education › Higher Education Research Studies
Keywords: extracurricular activities, definitions, co-curricular activities, business students, career development, competence development, academic advising

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