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- Title
Predictors of Romanian Psychology Students' Intention to Successfully Complete Their Courses—A Process-Based Psychology Theory Approach.
- Authors
Cădariu, Ioana-Eva; Rad, Dana
- Abstract
Student retention is a frequently researched issue due to the incidence of student dropout and its significance to learning outcomes. However, there are research gaps that need to be addressed in understanding the factors influencing student dropout in the context of higher education in Romania. This cross-sectional investigation aims to fill these gaps by examining the relationships between satisfaction with the specialization, self-regulation of learning behavior, students' perceived stress, perceived acceptance from family and friends, and the intention to complete studies. The study utilizes various statistical analysis techniques, including mediation analysis and correlation analysis, to analyze the collected data. An online questionnaire was administered to non-randomized students majoring in Psychology, and a total of 144 valid and consented responses were obtained. The results reveal significant influences of satisfaction with the specialization, self-regulated learning, and students' perceived stress on the intention to successfully complete courses. Furthermore, academic self-efficacy was found to fully mediate the relationship between satisfaction with the specialization and academic adjustment. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the student dropout process in the Romanian higher education system. By identifying the factors associated with student retention, this study provides insights that can inform the development of interventions aimed at improving students' retention and overall learning outcomes.
- Subjects
ROMANIA; PSYCHOLOGY students; SCHOOL dropouts; EVIDENCE gaps; PSYCHOLOGY; SCHOOL dropout prevention; SCHOOL holding power; STUDENT adjustment; TEAM learning approach in education
- Publication
Behavioral Sciences (2076-328X), 2023, Vol 13, Issue 7, p549
- ISSN
2076-328X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/bs13070549