ERIC Number: EJ1416436
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 14
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GPA Fixation: Performance Mindset during the Sophomore Year, A Qualitative Study
Amml Hussein
College and University, v99 n1 p18-31 2024
This study explores the sophomore year, a critical juncture during the undergraduate experience with notable attrition rates. By dissecting environmental, academic, and situational determinants, this study provides insightful perspective by delving into the student narrative, enriching the existing literature. Employing semi-structured interviews, eighteen undergraduates were interviewed regarding the factors shaping their academic accomplishments, motivation levels, temporal outlook, and metacognitive proficiencies. Through these anecdotal recollections, the objective was to grasp factors that students associated with their success and resilience during their sophomore experience. To extend the analysis, third-year students were interviewed to discern influences on their navigation from the sophomore to junior year. Thematic analysis extracted key recurrent themes from the transcripts. Grounded theory's qualitative framework, as articulated by Creswell and Poth (2018), was employed to capture the essence of the second-year students' encounters within the institutional context.
Descriptors: College Students, Grade Point Average, Academic Achievement, Cognitive Structures, Fear, Student Attitudes, Affective Measures, Student Experience, Barriers, Self Concept, Self Esteem
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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