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Download full textCatterall, James S. – 1986
This paper draws on path-like models of student attrition developed by researchers concerned with American higher education to suggest a process model of dropping out of school which is applicable to secondary schools. It notes that existing research on school dropouts has been conducted largely without the guidance of such a model. Central…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Dropout Research, Dropouts, Models
Shank, Jacqueline A.; McCracken, J. David – 1993
A study described the nontraditional adult students attending full-time, occupationally specific vocational training programs in Ohio. It also developed a dropout prediction model of enrolled students using sets of independent variables adapted from the Conceptual Model of Nontraditional Student Attrition and Persistence in Postsecondary…
Descriptors: Adult Dropouts, Adult Programs, Adult Vocational Education, Dropout Research
Jha, LaDeane R. – 1991
A study examined the variables affecting individuals' decisions to discontinue attendance in or complete their adult basic education (ABE) program. The study sample consisted of 2,323 students enrolled in an ABE program through an urban community college in the Midwest over a 2-year period. Data were derived from student records and program…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Adult Basic Education, At Risk Persons
Profile Development Associates, Sutton Mills, NH. – 1982
A study examined the rates of and reasons for students leaving New Hampshire summer vocational programs and identified models that could be implemented to reduce attrition over the summer in these vocational programs. After examining 1981 enrollment data pertaining to New Hampshire regional center vocational program leavers, researchers determined…
Descriptors: Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Rate
Peer reviewedTerenzini, Patrick T.; Pascarella, Ernest T. – Research in Higher Education, 1977
The validity of Tinto's (1975) theory of student attrition, which asserts that withdrawal relates most directly to students' integration in the social and academic systems of an institution, is examined. This study supports that theory and also suggests that informal interaction with faculty plays an important role as well. (Editor/LBH)
Descriptors: Attrition (Research Studies), College Freshmen, Dropout Research, Higher Education
Rumberger, Russell W. – California Public Schools Forum, 1986
The problem of high school dropouts has generated increased interest among researchers, policymakers, and educators in recent years. This paper examines the many issues involved in trying to understand and solve this complex social and educational problem. The issues are grouped into four areas, related to the incidence, causes, consequences, and…
Descriptors: Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Rate, Dropout Research
