An Inquiry into the Role of Fraternity in Members’ Success in the Community

Abstract

Fraternity involvement is recognized in our society today. As can be seen, people join fraternity organizations on the basis that members receive a variety of benefits from being a part of them, even though the majority frequently criticize and question the benefits to members as well as the community as a whole from being a part of these kinds of organizations. This study aimed to determine the lived experiences of fraternity members and identify the contributing factors and the roles of fraternities in their success within their involvement in the organizations. The semi-structured interview was conducted with researcher-made guide questions through the snowball sampling method. Results from the gathered data revealed that fraternities render financial assistance to members; they are contrivers of leadership skills to college members; promote brotherhood and sisterhood among members; provide a network as support for college graduate and undergraduate members; improve members' personal development; and support the government's activities in the community. With these results from the gathered data, the researchers suggest using this paper for the general public to be informed, to clear up the tainted thoughts that people have about fraternities, and for people to educate themselves about fraternities for the betterment of the community.