Self-esteem among college men as a function of Greek affiliation and year in college

From: Journal of College Student Development | Date: November 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

Proponents of the fraternity system on college campuses contend that fraternities provide a strong system of social support, a "brotherhood" that offers unconditional acceptance and encourages the social, civic, and personal development of its members. Opponents counter that fraternities are overly homogeneous social organizations that restrict personal growth by overemphasizing conformity and limiting interaction with peers from more diverse backgrounds. Despite the rhetoric, there is relatively little research that investigates personality differences between Greeks (i.e., fraternity ...

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