Preference-choice mismatch and university dropout

Fouarge, Didier; Heß, Pascal

doi:10.1016/j.labeco.2023.102405

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“…Selection of the desired degree program during the admission test is a critical process as it sets the motivation and educational goal of the student. According to Fouarge and Heß (2023), students' occupational preferences and educational choices are strongly linked to a high incidence of dropping out in higher education. After high school graduation, students select the program that suits their occupational preference after college, thus if constraints such as financial incapacity, peer and family pressure, and academic performance, i.e.…”

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Factors Affecting Academic Performance of BS Food Technology Students

Gamboa

2023

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The study aims to evaluate the factors affecting the academic performance of Bachelor of Science in Food Technology (BSFT) students of Bulacan Agricultural State College. Purposive sampling was used in the study wherein all BSFT students were instructed to answer a survey disseminated through social media platforms. The instrument comprises questions to obtain program selection information during admission test and a 5-point Likert scale (5-definitely true to me; 4-true to me; 3-uncertain; 2-not true to me; 1-definitely not true to me) to rate the given factors. Six factors were evaluated in this study which includes the course, study habit, learning style, motivation, teacher, and social factors. Results showed that the majority of students are positive in their academic performance. Students appear to be confident in their study habits. The BSFT students agree that the professors have demonstrated professional, ethical, and moral attitudes toward them. Results also showed that BSFT students express more compassion in their studies than in their social life. It is recommended that activities to improve the engagement of students in the program should be created. This could be done through immersion in some of the actual work of food technology professionals e.g. research and community involvement. Realizing their contribution to society may improve their perception of the course and enhance their study habits toward better academic performance.

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Factors Affecting Academic Performance of BS Food Technology Students

Gamboa

2023

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“…However, other studies found a higher dropout risk in men in Catalonia (Gairín et al, 2014), Madrid (Constate-Amores et al, 2021, and Oman or Kuwait (Saleem & Ayedh, 2013). Other authors have studied the differences in dropout and gender associated with the vocation (Fouarge & Heß, 2023) or performance (Casanova et al, 2018).…”

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Effectiveness of a Peer Mentoring on University Dropout and Academic Performance

Alonso,

González-Ortiz-de-Zárate,

Gómez-Flechoso

et al. 2024

Psicología Educativa

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Mentoring programs have been proposed to reduce dropout and increase academic performance. We analyzed the effect of peer mentoring on university dropout and academic performance in the context of Spain. We applied a quasi-experimental posttest-only control group design with 3,774 students (mentees, n = 1,887; control, n = 1,887). Mentees had participated in a peer mentoring program. We apply the student's t-test, Cohen's d, phi statistic, and chi-square statistic. Mentees exhibited lower dropout than controls and showed higher academic performance regardless of the area of knowledge. Results support the implementation of mentoring programs in Spanish universities with the goal of reducing student dropout and increasing academic performance. The research provides empirical evidence for theory building in higher education studies, developmental relationships, and integration programs.

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