Theoretical Foundations
Theory of Involvement
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Interactionalist Theory of Student Departure
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Involvement is indeed a very important component to the college experience. The results of a longitudinal study of college dropouts performed by Astin showed that the factors that contributed to students persisting suggested involvement, whereas those that contributed to the students dropping out inferred lack of involvement (Astin, 1999).
References
Astin, A. W. (1999). Student involvement: A developmental theory for higher education. Journal of College Student Development, 40(5), 518-29.
Harper, S. R., & Quaye, S. J. (2009). Student engagement in higher education: Theoretical perspectives and practical approaches for diverse populations. New York, NY: Routledge.
Seidman, A. (Ed.) (2005). College student retention: Formula for student success. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.
Harper, S. R., & Quaye, S. J. (2009). Student engagement in higher education: Theoretical perspectives and practical approaches for diverse populations. New York, NY: Routledge.
Seidman, A. (Ed.) (2005). College student retention: Formula for student success. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.