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An Examination of the Effects of Participation in High-Impact Practices Using Propensity Score Analysis with Structural Equation Modeling

Dickert, Joanna
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0203-9075
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1635778396688749

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2021, PHD, Kent State University, College of Education, Health and Human Services / School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration.
This study examined the relationship between cumulative participation in high-impact practices (HIP) and post-graduation college outcomes using the Educational Longitudinal Study of 2002 (ELS) dataset. The methodological approach proposed and tested by Leite et al., 2019 incorporated the ability to account for self-selection using propensity score (PS) analysis with a multiple-group structural equation model (SEM) design, thereby allowing examination of differences between students who participated in two or more HIPs and those who did not. Results offered evidence of benefit to perceived importance of postsecondary education in preparation for adult life from participation in two or more HIP experiences as a main effect. Additionally, positive and statistically significant differences in perceived importance of postsecondary education in preparation for adult life were identified for female students, students from low SES backgrounds, and students who are members of minoritized racial/ethnic populations. Conversely, no statistically significant main effect in perceived learning and challenge in professional experiences was identified. Similarly, there were no statistically significant differences in perceived learning and challenge in professional experiences identified across groups who participated in two or more HIP experiences and those who did not.
Jian Li (Committee Chair)
Jason Schenker (Committee Member)
Mark Kretovics (Committee Member)
164 p.
Higher Education; Higher Education Administration; Statistics
high-impact practices, propensity score methods, structural equation modeling, student success

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  • Dickert, J. (2021). An Examination of the Effects of Participation in High-Impact Practices Using Propensity Score Analysis with Structural Equation Modeling [Doctoral dissertation, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1635778396688749

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Dickert, Joanna. An Examination of the Effects of Participation in High-Impact Practices Using Propensity Score Analysis with Structural Equation Modeling . 2021. Kent State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1635778396688749.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Dickert, Joanna. "An Examination of the Effects of Participation in High-Impact Practices Using Propensity Score Analysis with Structural Equation Modeling ." Doctoral dissertation, Kent State University, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1635778396688749

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