Table 2. The perceived motives of respondents towards participation in extracurricular activities (EA), N=237.
| Motives for participating in EAs | All respondents* | Male (n=113) Mean ± SD | Female (n=124) Mean ± SD | p value** | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disagree n (%) | Neutral n (%) | Agree n (%) | Mean ± SD | ||||
| Improving resume | 13 (5.5) | 26 (11.0) | 198 (83.5) | 4.3 ± 0.9 | 4.2 ± 1.0 | 4.3 ± 0.8 | NS |
| Improving communication skills | 17 (7.2) | 44 (18.6) | 176 (74.3) | 4.0 ± 1.0 | 3.9 ± 1.0 | 4.1 ± 0.9 | NS |
| Improving multi-tasking skills | 15 (6.3) | 54 (22.8) | 168 (70.9) | 3.9 ± 1.0 | 3.8 ± 1.1 | 4.1 ± 0.8 | NS |
| Improving time management skills | 22 (9.3) | 60 (25.3) | 155 (65.4) | 3.8 ± 11 | 3.7 ± 1.2 | 4.0 ± 0.9 | NS |
| Improving networking skills | 15 (6.3) | 26 (11.0) | 196 (82.7) | 4.2 ± 0.9 | 4.2 ± 1.0 | 4.2 ± 0.9 | NS |
| Improving teamwork skills | 17 (7.2) | 38 (16.0) | 182 (76.8) | 4.1 ± 1.0 | 4.0 ± 1.1 | 4.1 ± 0.9 | NS |
*5point Likert scale: 1= strongly disagree, 2= disagree, 3= neutral, 4= agree, 5= strongly agree
**A two-tailed Mann-Whitney U-test was used to compare the mean 5-point Likert scale responses between male and female students