Examining academic persistence of students in challenging programs: A personal investment theory perspective

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2021
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Abstract
The present study aimed to define and explore choice and engagement behaviors underlying academic persistence of students in challenging programs, using the theory of personal investment. Academic persistence has been a popular topic of research because of prevalent problems of attrition and drop-out that face educational institutions, especially in challenging programs, identified as those which possess stringent entry level requirements, high performance standards, and heavy academic workload. Despite the nature of these challenging programs, still a substantial number of students persist in taking the course, even going beyond the expected tenure. While a number of educational models have been introduced to explain academic persistence, studying the unique context of challenging programs and the learners enrolled to these programs may provide a deeper understanding of the phenomenon, anchored on sense of self, sociocultural environment, and patterns of behavior. Thus, this sequential exploratory study explored academic persistence, including choice, school settings and conditions, and behaviors, which may lead learners to persist in challenging programs. The qualitative phase follows the multiple case study design, focused on experiences of eleven (11) learners, generating 714 codes, from which themes were generated to account for personal investment perspectives. Subsequent analyses were derived through quantitative measures, and subjecting data to mediation analysis. Choosing to stay and school settings and conditions have interaction effects on Persistence behaviors. Positive Socializations with Peers and Mentors (PSPM) and Positive Appraisal of Curriculum (PAC) were found to be significant mediators of some factors in choosing to stay and persistence behaviors. Results of the study provide substantial support to the motivational framework of academic persistence, through the lens of the Personal Investment Theory. Promising directions for future research are also mentioned. Conclusions and recommendations were highlighted, which may be utilized for policy making, program development, and future research.
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Authors Pinugu, Jasmine Nadja Junghan
Journal Malay Journal
Year 2021
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