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Degree

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Akron, Secondary Education, 2011.

Abstract

This exploratory study uses the 15 scales of the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) to examine how traditional-aged college students in their first year of college compare with those who have persisted to their second year. In addition, the relationship of students’ motivation levels and use of learning strategies with student success and retention is examined. The goal of the study is to provide insights on how higher education administrators, faculty, advisors, and student development professionals can better help students learn and pursue their educational goals.

Subject Headings

Educational Psychology

Keywords

college students; motivation; MSLQ; learning strategies

Committee / Advisors

Dr. Catharine Knight (Advisor)
Dr. Susan Olson (Committee Member)
Dr. Xin Liang (Committee Member)
Dr. Raymond Cox III (Committee Member)
Dr. Lynne Pachnowski (Committee Member)

Pages

315p.

Document number: akron1321294737
Permalink: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1321294737

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