Effects of Participation in Extracurricular Programs on Self-Determined Learning Motivation and Program Satisfaction of Junior College Students: Implications for Lifelong Learning Persistence

Objectives This study aims to examine the influence of self-determined learning motivation and program satisfaction among junior college students participating in extracurricular programs on their intention for lifelong learning persistence, as well as to investigate potential differences in lifelong learning persistence intention across variables. Methods For the research methodology, a total of 423 survey responses from students enrolled at junior college students A, located in Seoul, where extracurricular programs are conducted, were analyzed. Self-determined learning motivation and program satisfaction were designated as independent variables, while the intention for lifelong learning persistence was set as the dependent variable. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were employed to investigate the impact of self-determined learning motivation and program satisfaction on the intention for lifelong learning persistence. Results The study findings revealed that both self-determined learning motivation and program satisfaction among junior college students participating in extracurricular programs significantly and positively influence the intention for lifelong learning persistence in colleges. These variables were found to exert significant and stable effects on the intention for lifelong learning persistence within the junior college context. Conclusions Based on the preceding research findings, this study offers academic and practical implications regarding extracurricular programs in junior college, providing insights for effective implementation. Furthermore, recommendations for subsequent research are discussed to further explore avenues for enhancing the efficacy of extracurricular programs in junior college.