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Peer reviewedMercer, Dorothy L. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1993
Examines the characteristics differentiating those who persist to graduation from those who drop out in older (over age 25) undergraduate women. Comparative analysis of 192 graduates and 38 dropouts is discussed. Although motivations for persistence are complex, it is suggested that college outreach programs to increase retention of older female…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Students, Dropout Research, Females
Peer reviewedAllen, Davis F.; Nelson, Joan M. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1989
The validity of Tinto's model of college withdrawal was investigated with 100 4-year public college women and 165 2-year private college women. Institutional commitment was most directly affected by social integration. This commitment was seen as pivotal to retention. (IAH)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Students, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Research
