Academic Engagement and Dropout Intention in Undergraduate University Students
- 10 December 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice
Abstract
The relationship between engagement and the intention to drop out was the focus of this research. Following an empirical–analytical approach, a sample of 1,122 university students responded to a questionnaire designed to measure the engagement and the intention to drop out of school. The results confirmed that undergraduates who considered dropping out had lower scores on the engagement scale. These data are relevant for the adoption of preventive measures against academic dropouts.Keywords
Funding Information
- Universidad de La Laguna
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