A Longitudinal-Process Model of Drop-Out from Distance Education.

Kember, David

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Publication Date: 1989

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A Longitudinal-Process Model of Drop-Out from Distance Education.

Kember, David

Journal of Higher Education, v60 n3 p278-301 May-Jun 1989

A model of drop-out from distance education is proposed. The longitudinal model is developed from Tinto's model. It includes components for background characteristics, goal commitment, academic and social integration, and a cost/benefit analysis. Issues inherent in testing the model are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Students, Correspondence Study, Cost Effectiveness, Distance Education, Dropout Research, Higher Education, Longitudinal Studies, Models, School Holding Power, Student Attrition, Student Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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