A Study on Factors Influencing Participation in On and Offline Extracurricular Activities at K University: Focusing on Awareness of Extracurricular Activities and Benefits and Perception of Course Diversity

This research investigates the determinants of university students' engagement in both on-offline extracurricular activities. It specifically examines the impact of students' awareness of extracurricular activities and benefits and their perceptions of the diversity of extracurricular courses. The research targeted all undergraduate students of K university, who had participating experience in on-offline extracurricular activities. The analytic data were the 273 students’ responses, who voluntarily participated in the survey. The research instrument included 8 items, subjected to face validity verification by three education experts. Three items were dedicated to gathering demographic data. The five items (2 on participation in on-offline extracurricular activities, a perception of the diversity of extracurricular activities, an awareness of the extracurricular curriculum, and an awareness of the student benefits) were designed to solicit binary responses. The study utilized odds ratios and risk ratios as analytic tools. The findings indicate that awareness of the extracurricular curriculum and the recognition of benefits offered by the university significantly enhance student participation, particularly in offline activities. While the variety of extracurricular courses was influential in augmenting offline engagement, it had no impact on online participation. Based on the results of this study, the study's implications were presented.