The Influence of Student Problems on Student Withdrawal Decisions: An Autopsy on "Autopsy" Studies.

Braxton, John M.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Influence of Student Problems on Student Withdrawal Decisions: An Autopsy on "Autopsy" Studies.

Braxton, John M.; And Others

Research in Higher Education, v28 n3 p241-53 May 1988

The influence of student problems, which are often cited by students as reasons for withdrawal, is compared with the influence of constructs derived from Tinto's student attrition model. The findings suggest that data from post-hoc attrition studies should be used cautiously. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Higher Education, Models, Student Attrition, Student Characteristics, Student Problems, Withdrawal (Education)

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Language: English

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