The Impact of Major on College Persistence among Freshmen.

Leppel, Karen

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ERIC Number: EJ626685

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Publication Date: 2001

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The Impact of Major on College Persistence among Freshmen.

Leppel, Karen

Higher Education, v41 n3 p327-42 Apr 2001

Examined the impact of student major on college persistence among freshmen. Differences found for various majors and gender are explained by differences in the relative magnitudes of goal-commitment, subject-interest, social-forces, and self-image effects. Provides some educational policy recommendations. (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Achievement Need, College Freshmen, Course Selection (Students), Educational Objectives, Majors (Students), Self Concept, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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