I think the question is nice and needs research from diverse perspectives. Here, I think social role investment has direct effects on academic success in college-going students this is because society is the primary teacher for all of us and teaches a person throughout his/her life.
Academic success with scientific and professional excellence from the college is conclusive evidence of the validity of long-term investment in human resources, that is, in the social role. That is, the relationship between investment in the social role and academic success among college students is strong and interdependent.
Active participation in student clubs, volunteering, or part-time work can improve academic performance and overall achievement in college life. The proposition is supported by many researchers including Umbach and Wawrzynski (2005).
Social role investment plays prominent role in the process of bringing the academic success in college freshmen students.the social role investment and acamemic success are dynamic aspects not static ones.in some cases both will possess the direct relationship. As per you question there will be link between social role investment and acamemic success in the college freshmen student.academic success will affected by traits and active participation of students. As per posed question it may useful to you.
Research shows that social role investment, along with social network and social belonging, can significantly influence academic performance of students. students tend to perform better when they have high-performers among their friends, some people can inspire others to try harder.