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Statistical Methods in Recent Higher Education Research
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Ferrão, Maria Eugénia – Journal of College Student Development, 2020
A broad consensus regarding the need for universities to cultivate academic success has emerged because many students do not achieve their goals or optimally benefit from their higher education (HE) experiences (Altbach, 2014; Davidson & Wilson, 2014; Ferrão & Almeida, 2019; Meggiolaro, Giraldo, & Clerici, 2017; Tinto & Pusser,…
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Research Methodology, Educational Research, Higher Education
Examining the Role of the Catholic Environment in Students' Search for Meaning
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Jessup-Anger, Jody; Dooley, Jonathan C.; Leih, Rachel; Mueller, Elizabeth; Dean, Kathleen Lis – Journal of College Student Development, 2016
Emerging research illustrates that undergraduate students are searching for meaning in their lives, yet postsecondary institutions generally do little to support them in exploring such issues (Astin et al., 2005b). We speculated that religiously affiliated institutions might offer guidance on supporting students' spiritual development, and thus…
Descriptors: Religion, Religious Education, Student Attitudes, Catholics
The Effects of Heavy Episodic Alcohol Use on Student Engagement, Academic Performance, and Time Use
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Porter, Stephen R.; Pryor, John – Journal of College Student Development, 2007
Alcohol use literature has linked heavy episodic alcohol use and academic consequences, but has not examined the influence of such use on student engagement. This study uses survey data from over 40,000 students at 28 selective private colleges and universities to examine the connection between heavy episodic alcohol use and engagement. The…
Descriptors: Private Colleges, Research Universities, Drinking, College Faculty