A Study on The Effect of Learning Motivation in Extracurricular Programs on Learning Transfer and Learning Persistence:Focusing on two-year and four-year college students majoring in hotel and restaurants

Objective: This study aims to examine the effects of participation motivation in extracurricular programs on learning transfer and learning persistence among college students majoring in hotel and food service. Methods: To test the research hypotheses, this study used SPSS 25.0 for empirical analysis. Results: According to the findings, among the variables of motivation for participation in extracurricular programs, only the intention to learn positively influenced both learning transfer and the intention to continue participation. In addition, learning transfer was found to have a positive effect on learning persistence. Lastly, among the various types of extracurricular activities, participation rates were the highest in practical training programs (40.9%) and certification programs (38.7%). Implications: These findings suggest that selective operation and increased participation in extracurricular programs tailored for hotel and food service majors enhance their adaptability to core skills required in the related fields.