Why Students Do and Do Not Attend Classes: Myths and Realities.

Friedman, Paul; Rodriguez, Fred; McComb, Joe

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ERIC Number: EJ643379

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Why Students Do and Do Not Attend Classes: Myths and Realities.

Friedman, Paul; Rodriguez, Fred; McComb, Joe

College Teaching, v49 n4 p124-33 Fall 2001

Explored student characteristics and course characteristics influencing why college students skip class. Found that attendance behavior cannot be easily explained and that the decision to attend is influenced by multiple factors. (EV)

Descriptors: Attendance, College Students, Course Organization, Influences, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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