A study of selected student attitudes toward factors that influence academic achievement

<p>The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of selected African-American male college students and the impact of financing, role-modeling, high school preparation, college/community acceptance, and family support on academic achievement at Rowan University. The study sought to determine if any of these factors had a significant relationship with academic achievement.</p> <p>Academic achievement was measured by a self-reported GPA of 2.76 or higher, which was higher than Rowan University's minimum requirement (2.5) for graduation, and honors achievements (awards, certificates, honor societies). Responses were measured using a Likert scale of 1-Strongly Agree to 5-Strongly Disagree.</p> <p>Respondents reported that financial aid (69%), college/community acceptance (63%), role-modeling (78%), family support (92%), and high school preparation (51%) influenced them most. Respondents who reported a GPA of 2.76 or higher also reported that financial aid (63%), college/community acceptance (63%), role-modeling (61%), family support (60%), and high school preparation (59%) influenced most. According to the mean response rate, respondents who reported a GPA of 2.76 or higher recognize the influence of family support (60%) and role-modeling (61%) as having the greatest impact on academic achievement. There was a significant relationship between the statement "I feel well prepared to take college courses" and academic achievement.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in Higher Education Administration

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services and Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2007

Author dc:creator

• Bennett, Marquis L.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sisco, Burton

• Academic achievement--New Jersey; College students--New Jersey--Attitudes
• Higher Education Administration

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/801

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1776