New York Journal of Student Affairs
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Generation Z (Gen Z) has entered higher education and is not the traditional undergraduate student (18-24) and are the contemporary members of sororities. Gen Z is different from their Millennial predecessors and requires a reexamination to meet the needs of college students today. This qualitative study examined how National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sorority members who are in Gen Z described their connectedness through sense of belonging and their own generation. We identified two themes: (1) the importance of authenticity and deep connections and (2) emerging Gen Z group identity. Recommendations for practice include more interpersonal recruitment efforts and leadership development for authentic conversations in fraternity/sorority life.
Recommended Citation
Sasso, P. A., Bullington, K. E., & Bidinger, M. (2024). Sisterhood and Authenticity: The Experiences of Generation Z Sorority Women in National Panhellenic Council (NPC) Chapters. New York Journal of Student Affairs, 24(1). Retrieved from https://commons.library.stonybrook.edu/nyjsa/vol24/iss1/4
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