A Long-Term Study of What Best Predicts Graduating from University versus Leaving Prior to Graduation

Autor/inn/en	Willoughby, Teena; Dykstra, Victoria W.; Heffer, Taylor; Braccio, Joelle; Shahid, Hamnah
Titel	A Long-Term Study of What Best Predicts Graduating from University versus Leaving Prior to Graduation
Quelle	In: Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 25 (2023) 3, S.452-479 (28 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Willoughby, Teena)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1521-0251
DOI	10.1177/1521025120987993
Schlagwörter	Longitudinal Studies; Prediction; Graduation; Dropouts; College Students; School Holding Power; College Freshmen; Student Characteristics; Student Behavior; Predictor Variables; Foreign Countries; Grades (Scholastic); Learner Engagement; Social Behavior; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Longitudinal study; Longitudinal method; Longitudinal methods; Längsschnittuntersuchung; Vorhersage; Abschluss; Graduierung; Drop-out; Drop-outs; Dropout; Early leavers; Schulversagen; Collegestudent; Studienanfänger; Student behaviour; Schülerverhalten; Prädiktor; Ausland; Notenspiegel; Social behaviour; Soziales Verhalten; Kanada
Abstract	Despite the importance of obtaining a university degree, retention rates remain a concern for many universities. This longitudinal study provides a multi-domain examination of first-year student characteristics and behaviors that best predict which students graduate. Graduation status was assessed seven years after students entered university. Participants (N = 1017; 71% female; mean age in Year 1 was 19 years) enrolled in a Canadian mid-sized university completed a survey, provided their enrollment status over the next 6 years (regardless of whether they left university), and consented to have their grades and status provided by the Registrar. Overall, 79% of students graduated by Year 7 (44% in 4 years). The strongest predictor of graduation was first-year grades. Social engagement in the university also predicted graduation. Surprisingly, mental health was not a significant predictor of graduation. Only a minority of students may experience mental health difficulties to such an extent that it affects their ability to succeed at university. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01