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Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 22
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Toward a Cultural Advancement of Tinto's Theory
Guiffrida, Douglas A.
Review of Higher Education, v29 n4 p451-472 Sum 2006
Despite the broad appeal of Tinto's (1993) theory, it is not well supported by empirical research, especially when applied to minority students. While prior critiques of the theory indicate the need to modify Tinto's concept of "breaking away" when applying the theory to diverse students, research suggests a need for additional refinements. In addition to recognizing the need for students to maintain cultural and familial connections to succeed at college, the author contends that the theory can be advanced by integrating research from social and cross-cultural psychology that has investigated relationships among cultural norms, motivational orientation, and academic achievement and persistence.
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Academic Achievement, Student Attrition, Student Motivation, Family Relationship, Cultural Background, Academic Persistence, Cultural Influences, College Students, Academic Persistence, Educational Theories
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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