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Academic Retention: Predictors Of College Success, Timothy H. Barclay
Academic Retention: Predictors Of College Success, Timothy H. Barclay
Timothy Barclay
Psychological variables and growth mind-sets are beginning to be understood in retention research. Using the High Capacity-21 Scale (HCAP-21) and the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI). data was collected from 327 incoming freshman consisting of two groups (Non-scholars; at-risk) and (Scholars; honor students). Groups were assessed at Time 1; beginning of semester and Time 2; end of semester. Groups were measured on Prudence, Ambition, and Approach to Learning from the HPI and traits associated with resilience being Hope, Commitment, Accountability, and Passion as measured by the HCAP-21. Results showed significant differences between groups. Scholars scored significantly higher on Prudence, Ambition, Approach …