Exploratory study demonstrates enhanced leadership development in Turkish undergraduate students through board involvement, suggesting significant career readiness benefits.
Key Points
The research aims to understand how student organization participation fosters leadership skills in Turkish higher education.
Conducted interviews with fourteen undergraduate students involved in a community management board.
Utilized semi-structured questions to gather qualitative data.
Performed content analysis to identify key themes related to student experiences.
Participants reported increased self-confidence and improved communication skills.
Leadership competencies showed significant enhancement, including decision-making under uncertainty and conflict management.
Engagement was influenced by both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors, contributing to career readiness.