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ERIC Number: EJ180538
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1978
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Studies of College Attrition: 1950--1975
Pantages, Timothy J.; Creedon, Carol F.
Review of Educational Research, 48, 1, 49-101, W 78
After a methodological critique of attrition-related research, factors associated with attrition in higher education are outlined. They include demographic, academic, motivational, personality, college environmental, financial, and health factors. Student reports of reasons for dropping out, the withdrawal procedure, and programs for dropout prevention are also discussed. (BW)
Descriptors: College Attendance, College Environment, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Rate, Dropout Research, Higher Education, Models, Persistence, Research Methodology, Research Reviews (Publications), Student Attrition
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