ERIC Number: EJ683626
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-1521-0251
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The Predictive Nature of Humor, Authoritative Parenting Style, and Academic Achievement on Indices of Initial Adjustment and Commitment to College among College Freshmen
Hickman, Gregory P.; Crossland, Garnet L.
Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory and Practice, v6 n2 p225-245 2004-2005
Through the administration of self-report surveys, this study examined the relationships among a) parenting styles, b) family structure, c) academic achievement, d) birth order, e) gender, and f) humor on the initial personal-emotional, social, academic, and commitment to college adjustment among 257 first-quarter college freshmen. Multiple regression models demonstrated that humor, academic achievement, and authoritative parenting were positively related to students' college adjustment. Implications were drawn for post-secondary educational institutions as well as parents.
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Parenting Styles, Humor, Birth Order, Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, Student Adjustment, Multiple Regression Analysis, Family Environment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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