ERIC Number: EJ997244
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 27
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Fewer Diplomas for Men: The Influence of College Experiences on the Gender Gap in College Graduation
Ewert, Stephanie
Journal of Higher Education, v83 n6 p824-850 Nov-Dec 2012
Women's advantage in college graduation is evident at all socioeconomic levels and for most racial and ethnic groups. This study examines whether college experiences critical to persistence to graduation, including college major, attendance patterns, social integration, and academic performance, contribute to this gender gap in graduation. (Contains 4 tables, 1 figure and 2 notes.)
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Social Integration, Attendance Patterns, Graduation, Racial Differences, Gender Differences, Males, Academic Persistence, Academic Achievement, Graduation Rate, Student Characteristics, Socioeconomic Status, Grade Point Average, College Entrance Examinations, Family Relationship, Age Differences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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