The influence of student problems on student withdrawal decisions: An autopsy on ?autopsy? studies
Research in Higher EducationPublished 1 May 1988
John M. Braxton, Ellen M. Brier, Donald Hossler
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The influence of student problems, which are often cited by students as reasons for withdrawal, is compared with the influence of constructs derived from Tinto's student attrition model. The findings suggest that data from post-hoc attrition studies should be used cautiously.
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