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Revista de Enfermagem Referência
Print version ISSN 0874-0283On-line version ISSN 2182-2883
Abstract
FERREIRA, Manuela et al. Personal and academic variables as predictors of student dropout. Rev. Enf. Ref. [online]. 2022, vol.serVI, n.1, e21134. Epub Nov 21, 2022. ISSN 0874-0283. https://doi.org/10.12707/rv21134.
Background:
Student dropout, defined as the non-completion of the attended school program, is a complex phenomenon that involves different predictors.
Objective:
To identify predictor variables for dropout in higher education students.
Methodology:
This is a descriptive-correlational and analytical cross-sectional quantitative study with a non-probability convenience sample of 1175 Portuguese students. The data collection instrument included a socio-demographic questionnaire, the Reasons for Higher Education Dropout Scale, and other validated scales.
Results:
The results obtained identify age and gender, emotional perception, learning performance, and dimensions of students’ academic experiences as predictor variables for the four dimensions of student dropout.
Conclusion:
This study points to the need to support students in managing their expectations, providing them with a greater ability to deal with their emotional perceptions. Implementing measures to mitigate students’ dropout, considering their socio-demographic profiles, and creating infrastructures that ensure the quality of academic life are recommended.
Keywords : student dropouts; universities; learning; emotions; academic performance; academic success.