
ERIC Number: EJ652357
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Publication Date: 2003
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The Role of Social Support Network in College Persistence among Freshman Students.
Skahill, Michael P.
Journal of College Student Retention, v4 n1 p39-52 2002-2003
Used social network analysis to examine the role of social support networks in student persistence among residential and commuter students. Found that commuter students are less likely to persist, while residential students who reported making greater numbers of new friends with connections to the school also reported attaining personal and academic goals at a significantly greater rate. (EV)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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