We examined sensitivity and specificity when using the three theory of planned behavior (TPB) scales (Perceived Behavioral Control, Subjective Norms, Attitude) to predict graduation and drop-out in a longitudinal study of 252 college and university students with disabilities and in a separate cross-sectional study of a random sample of 1380…

Formal anonymous exit surveys were administered to 747 former cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy from years 2002 to 2011. The cadet honor code specifically states, "We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does." Nevertheless, survey results indicated there was a significant, measurable toleration of dishonesty…

The main purpose of this study was to assess how predictors of quality of academic effort relate to academic success and student persistence of on-track and off-track students in a higher education institution in Northern Mexico; to investigate the relationship of pre-entry attributes, family background and academic success as expressed by GPA…