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Hansen, Michele Joann; Trujillo, Daniel J.; Boland, Donna L.; MacKinnon, Joyce L. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2014
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the underlying non-cognitive processes and institutional factors that allowed first-year students to enact effective strategies for attaining academic success and persisting despite obstacles. The varying levels of academic preparation and unique obstacles faced by the student participants…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Academic Persistence, College Freshmen, Academic Achievement