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Table 1. Students’ Reasons for Joining Student Clubs
Description Category
Examples from Students’ statements
Social Development
O4: I became a member of the club to add life to a
sociability
O14: I think university students should be active in social
areas like clubs
O17: When we think that we are a social entity, I think that
such socialization tools are essential for human life.
Personal Development
O8, O16: It provides the opportunity to perform itself.
That’s why I joined the club.
O17: Taking an active role in clubs is as important as a
good academic grade for me. Because the world chooses
to hire the person with the highest IQ rather than the most
intelligent. In this case, the attractiveness of student clubs
is growing for me and for my friends who think the same
with me.
O5: I thought it would be useful for me to join the club
because I did not participate in an activity that would
contribute to my self until this time.
Communicationwith
Different People
Ö18: To meet different people, to socialize and to be
useful. Because it allows you to make different friends
O11: I became a member to make social friendships
Duty and Responsibility
Awareness
O1: As a nurse candidate; I wanted to take an active part
in my career on nursing profession, personal development
and development of my school.
O13: I joined to do useful things for the community.
O15: I became a member in order to organize activities that
will raise awareness about healthy life.
