A Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Academic and Social Integration of Persistence of Community College Students.

Wortman, Paul M.; Napoli, Anthony R.

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ERIC Number: EJ561571

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Publication Date: 1996

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A Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Academic and Social Integration of Persistence of Community College Students.

Wortman, Paul M.; Napoli, Anthony R.

Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, v4 n1 p5-21 Fall 1996

Describes a meta-analysis conducted on six studies that attempted to ascertain the effect of academic and social integration on student persistence in community colleges. Indicates that both academic and social integration significantly impacts persistence, which is consistent with Tinto's model of student retention. Contains four data tables and 46 references. (JDI)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Community Colleges, Dropout Characteristics, High Risk Students, Meta Analysis, Predictor Variables, School Holding Power, Social Integration, Social Support Groups, Student Characteristics, Two Year College Students, Two Year Colleges

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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