Student participation in extracurricular activities has been tied to a variety of positive outcomes. Unfortunately, the literature indicates that there is no generally agreed upon definition of extracurricular. As a result, attempts to measure extracurricular activities have resulted in considerable variance. This study argues that a more formal definition is needed to guide what is, and is not, an extracurricular activity. Based on a content analysis of the relevant literature, definitions of extracurricular and cocurricular activities are proposed. In doing so, it is intended to provide a foundation for more consistent measurement of extracurricular activity in scholarly research.
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