...“KAPATIRAN”: The Reasons that Contributes to the Willingness of Students of University of the Philippines in Joining Fraternities A thesis Proposal presented to the Faculty Members of the UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN CITY General San Miguel Street. Sangandaan, Caloocan City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY By: Paalisbo, Gay Lord Severino, Daisy ann 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page……………………………..……………………………………………………. Approval Sheet…................................................................................................................... Ackwoeledgement……………….…………………………………………………………. Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction…………………..……………………………………………… Background of the Study……………….……………….…………………… Statement of the Problem……………………….…………….………………. Hypothesis………………………………………….…………….…………… Significance of the study……………..……………………………….………. Scope and Limitations…………………………………………………….…… Conceptual and Theoretical Framework………………………….…………….. Definition of terms…………………………………………………..…………. Chapter II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Related Foreign Literature………………………………………………………………. Related Local Literature…………………………………………………………………… Related Studies…………………………………………………………………………… Chapter II METHODOLOGY AND DATA GATHERING PROCEDURES Research Design……………………………………………………………………………...
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...Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Fraternity is an organized society of men associated together in companionship dedicated for a certain goal that will benefit its members (Buttermilch, 2014). Fraternities typically have some professional development and service opportunities. It offers support network for college students. Its core elements are brotherhood and social interaction. But the social demands and time commitments of fraternities may be destruction to academic studies and other personal goals of students in school (Kokemuller, 2014). Fraternities and sororities exist outside North America, most notably in the Philippines and in some European countries, but for the most part they are a decidedly American institution. Some types of fraternities emphasize service to the community, professional advancement, or scholastic achievement. Fraternities or sororities often have a so-called hazing. According to graceful1 (2008) in her article “Hazing Issue in Fraternities”, hazing has been around for more than a century, one cannot expect the practice of hazing to stop all together. Possible solutions that may decrease, and eventually put a stop to hazing, include better education about fraternity hazing, and more intervention from college administrators. Through this, fraternities can be restored to their intended purpose: providing moral and social support for college students. According to Melanie Gueco (2010), the Philippines’ very first brotherhood was the...
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...College Fraternities College Fraternities College fraternities have always struck me as being an organization of guys who spend their time drinking beer and having their "social gatherings" (parties). Just moving to Austin recently (which is by no doubt a "college city") has made me want to know more about the sole purpose of these fraternities. For these reasons I chose to select this culture for my essay. The definition of a fraternity is defined as " chiefly social organization of male college students, usually designated by Greek letters". (Morris 1982:523) This definition is not true to all where most fraternity members are seen as drunks who accomplish nothing scholastically or socially . Unfortunately, the definition and portrayal of the people fails to mention the fact that membership in a fraternity is a life-long experience that helps its members develop social, organizational, and study skills , and also teaches true, everlasting friendship. As a matter of fact most of our presidents were members of a Greek organization. "The first fraternity was founded for literary and social purposes at The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia on December 5th 1776." (Klepper 1937:24) Throughout the nineteenth century many new fraternities were founded, but none of these were permanent. By the end of the nineteenth century there were over thirty general fraternities in the country. Today's fraternities still have the characteristics ...
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...Greek life is the fraternity and sorority community on campus. The terms "fraternity" and "sorority" describe groups of men and women who join together to offer fellowship, academic support, leadership training, participation in campus activities, service to the community and University, and preparation for future careers. They are referred to as Greek chapters because they are named according to the ancient Greek alphabet. Most chapters at Millersville are also affiliated with a national and international organization. Greek life has a strong and rich tradition at hundreds of colleges and universities across the United States and Canada, as well as here at Fullerton. It offers many opportunities to meet people, promote academic achievement, contribute to the community through service and philanthropy projects, and develop leadership skills. Most Fraternity and sorority members are involved in other organizations on campus and participate in leadership and developmental seminars on a local and national level. There are numerous leadership opportunities available within individual chapters and the many affiliated organizations. Greek life also serves as a springboard to campus-wide involvement. Sororities and fraternities recognize the need and concern throughout the year to raise money and donate time for their special philanthropies and service projects. Often the Greek community comes together to benefit worthwhile programs such as Camp Titan, as well as sponsoring...
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...Understanding Greek Life: An Analysis of the Experiences of Fraternity and Sorority Members Respondents: * 5 respondents * College graduate * No age limit * A member of any fraternity or sorority before 1990s Research Questions: 1. Why do people join fraternities? 2. What specific reasons do students find membership appealing or beneficial? 3. What process do they undergo in order to be a member of the organization? 4. What benefits do did they receive or attain? (as a resident and an alumni) 5. What disadvantages did they experience as a resident? 6. How was their interpersonal relationship within (with the members) of the organization? 7. How was their intrapersonal relationship outside the organization (non members of the organization)? 8. How was their relationship with other fraternities and organizations? 9. What was the organizational hierarchy and how was leadership honed within the organization? 10. What (do you think or experience) misconception or stereotypical fallacies are associated towards fraternities? 11. What academic assistance was received as a member of the organization? 12. What were the organization’s personal effects? (Before and after) 13. What painful experiences did you experience as a recruit and as a member of the organization? 14. What is your concept of brotherhood? (As a member of the organization). 15. How did it affect their lives after school? Research Objectives: ...
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...College Fraternities College fraternities have always struck me as being an organization of guys who spend their time drinking beer and having their "social gatherings" (parties). Just moving to Austin recently (which is by no doubt a "college city") has made me want to know more about the sole purpose of these fraternities. For these reasons I chose to select this culture for my essay. The definition of a fraternity is defined as " chiefly social organization of male college students, usually designated by Greek letters". (Morris 1982:523) This definition is not true to all where most fraternity members are seen as drunks who accomplish nothing scholastically or socially . Unfortunately, the definition and portrayal of the people fails to mention the fact that membership in a fraternity is a life-long experience that helps its members develop social, organizational, and study skills, and also teaches true, everlasting friendship. As a matter of fact most of our presidents were members of a Greek organization. "The first fraternity was founded for literary and social purposes at The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia on December 5th 1776." (Klepper 1937:24) Throughout the nineteenth century many new fraternities were founded, but none of these were permanent. By the end of the nineteenth century there were over thirty general fraternities in the country. Today's fraternities still have the characteristics of past fraternities. These...
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...7 Disadvantages of Joining a Fraternity The benefits of joining a fraternity or sorority are many, and it's important to realize that Greek life in college has a lot of impressive things to offer. It's also important, however, to realize that there might be some challenges. So just what do you need to be aware of before officially pledging? 1. You might be stereotyped by your fellow students. Even if you had a great impression of fraternities and sororities before you came to college -- and an even better one once you learned about all the great initiatives your school's Greek organizations do -- not all students share the same perception. Ignorant or well-informed, your fellow students might stereotype you once they know you belong to a certain Greek house. And while there might not be much you can do about that, it's important to at least keep in mind. 2. You might be stereotyped by faculty.You might be having an amazing, life-changing experience as a member of your fraternity or sorority. But your professors -- who were, after all, college students themselves once -- might not have had as great of an experience during their own undergraduate years. Or they could have had problems in the past with students from your particular organization. While you are your own person and should be judged accordingly, just be aware of the perceptions some faculty members might have about how you spend your time outside of class. 3. You might be stereotyped by future employers. While your...
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...Chapter One Introduction Fraternities and sororities are organizations that play vital roles in one’s college life, the educative community of colleges and universities, and the society that these organizations are in. These organizations are present in about eighty-five percent of all the colleges and universities around the world. Commonly referred to as Greek societies these organizations provide great opportunities for college students to develop their skills and appreciate their interests with peers whom they call and consider brothers or sisters. Being part of a Greek society poses a number of advantages to individuals that are in their college years. Membership in a fraternity or sorority gives students the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy college life while still excelling academically. These organizations provide greater fields for their members to excel in what they do best and discover more things and gain more knowledge about themselves. These Greek organizations present wider social and career networking thus making school and employment easier for their members. But while Greek societies present such number of advantages, the brotherhood or sisterhood also has its own set of disadvantages especially for new recruits, pledges and neophytes. Cases of abusive initiation rites, criminal behaviors and sexual assaults are frequently acquainted to the concept of Greek societies most especially fraternities. Due to these Greek societies are also frequently...
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... category: What is a fraternity? A fraternity is a group or an organization that embodies the spirit of brotherhood. It may connote to different society like, secret society, chivalric order, benefit society, friendly society, social club or a trade union. It is mainly an all-male group, but some fraternities, like the service fraternities and honor organizations, are coeducational. There are different types of fraternities. Here some of the common types of fraternities. What is a fraternity for a college and university student? The usual type of fraternity is the one found in colleges and universities. College and university fraternities are usually called Greek letter organizations. Their names are derived from Greek letters, which originally came from the first letters of Greek philosophies that the fraternities believe in. Their primary purpose is to develop character, friendship, and leadership. They also make Philanthropy as an important part of their objectives. A lot of Greek fraternities have already donated a sum of money to different charitable institution. They also have traditional rituals and symbols, like secret handshakes, and passwords, that are part of their history. Their recruitment also includes initiation, where the fraternity members and new members get to know each other. At the end of the initiation, the fraternity invites the new member to join and the new member can decide whether to pursue or not. What is a fraternity for achievers? Certain schools...
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...study and definition of terms. Background of the Study Fraternities exist now a day, these days fraternities are common among college students.. The word fraternities came from the Latin word, frater and soror, meaning ‘’brother’’ and ‘’sister ‘’respectively. From the beginning, the norms and values of fraternities were independent of the college environment. Since the founding of Kappa Alpha at Union College (in Schenectady, New York) in 1825 as the oldest secret brotherhood of a social nature, fraternities developed with different personalities and histories on each campus. The trappings of an idealized ancient Greece were added to those of Freemasonry to create secret societies dedicated to bringing together young men who were seeking conviviality. Members historically met weekly in a student dormitory room or rented facility for social and intellectual fellowship. To fight the monotony of mid-nineteenth-century colleges, fraternities institutionalized various escapes of a social nature. In our time many of the students who study at the university are involved in fraternities and became a big problem with the university because many of the students participating here have neglected their studies and the others were lost due to hazing.And most of the students involved in fraternities and unaware of their parents. Based on the researchers’ observations here in DCSP, many students are involved in fraternities. Usually, the first year students are taking a Bachelor...
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...The Path-Goal Theory provides four different leadership behaviors which leaders can use depending on the situation. In my interview with fraternity president, Lex Wild, I discovered that he used all four leadership behaviors. The fraternity provides a vast array of circumstances as well as situations concerning its members that call for the use of all the leadership behaviors. The most successful leadership behavior which Lex uses is that of directive leadership. Lex felt that his role as president went hand in hand with the directive leadership behavior. Duties such as presiding over meetings, making sure other officers execute their duties or enforcing bylaws require setting goals and having set standards. Lex felt this leadership behavior worked the best because when leading a fraternity you have procedures to follow and schedules to keep. For example getting new members ready for initiation or meeting with the educational leadership counselor (ELC) every semester requires following strict guidelines and preparation. This behavior when compared to others was the only one which really emphasized a “hands on approach” and the most control over issues pertaining to the house. In a fraternity with fifty plus members who have different combinations of locus of control, perceived ability, and direct contact with the president, directive behavior leadership has proved to be the most efficient. This became clearly apparent when Jeremiah, in his second year as president, was faced...
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...Chapter 1 The Problem and its Background Introduction Fraternity is one of the most influential groups that students may encounter during his/her college days. When we hear fraternity, commonly it belongs to men but as the years passed, even women are also being engaged with fraternities or the so called sorority. As an individual, we have this feeling that we need to belong. It is very essential for man to find fulfillment and to have a feeling of acceptance simply because man by nature is a social being. Adolescents were the ones who are always involve in fraternities. Adolescents, as said by many psychologists or theorists, it is the critical stage of life. It is accompanied by many changes that bring crisis and difficulties, and these changes include physical, mental, emotional and social. Physical changes were very visible and very observable thing that takes place during adolescence. But the social aspect of adolescents also changes. It is the time when an individual searches and identifies himself through socialization. The prior environment of every individual is the family. But as we continue to grow, it broadens extending to friends and peers in school. Adolescents begin to search for new friends and start to form or join any group that makes them think of joining one of these. Adjustment in the society is one of the most difficult aspects and includes the members of the opposite sex and adult outside family members and also the school environment. Being...
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...Many Greek Societies, more commonly known as sororities and fraternities, have a bad reputation in the eyes of the public. This is due to the fact that social media primarily highlights the negative aspects of Greek Life, which are alcohol and substance abuse, and hazing. This is not what all sororities and fraternities are about; in fact, being in Greek Life can be very beneficial to an individual. Many successful people such as Charles Berger, the vice president of Apple Inc., eighteen U.S presidents including Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and George W. Bush, and many actors and singers have been involved in Greek Life. This demonstrates that not all students in Greek Life are your stereotypical frat guy or sorority...
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...BACKGROUND Introduction Fraternity and sororities are special group of people defined by their own rules. Benefits and challenges for college students involved in these social groups have raised a lot of issues and argumentations in the society in terms of its effect and importance. In the Philippines, fraternities and sororities are prohibited in many campuses and universities. Noting the sometimes raucous behavior of fraternity members and the danger of some of activities done in the organizations such as hazing, only some universities acknowledge these organizations. Fraternity representatives on the other hand will often lay claim that membership enhances overall student growth, learning, development and serves to bolster the essential quality of the campus life of a student. Such contradictions raise the question if fraternities and sororities add or subtract development from the overall collegiate experience. Some of the questions commonly raised in the topic are the following: Why does a college student join fraternity? Is it really beneficial? What are the benefits they will get after joining? Is it really that significant? Or is it just out of their curiosity? What are the common reasons of joining? Is membership good or bad? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a fraternity/sorority? To answer that question, one must look at the overall outcomes, or, what and who does the students become as a result of their fraternity experience as measured in...
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...study What is Fraternity?-The term fraternity, often colloquially shortened to "frat," generally refers to all-male or mixed-sex student organizations at a college or university; the female-only equivalent is usually called a sorority, a word first used in 1874 at Gamma Phi Beta at Syracuse University. Before this, societies for either gender were called "fraternities." To this day, some women's organizations prefer to be called "women's fraternities." Outside North America, they are also referred to as "student corporations," "academic corporations," or simply "corporations." Fraternities and sororities often use the Greek alphabet to depict their name. There are usually various initiation rituals for new member before he or she is accepted into the organization and entitled to the benefits that come with that particular fraternity or sorority. These can include a close knit group of friends, access to on campus parties, job placements after school with fraternity or sorority alumnus, and residing in the chapter house—housing usually given to them by the college or university. The name of this type of organization implies that the members live and relate to each other as siblings, brothers or sisters, in a familial relationship. Indeed, one's student peers are like one's siblings, and many of these organizations specifically treat new members as younger brothers or sisters. However, in the fraternity or sorority there are no parents. The problems...
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