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Predicting Academic Success Using Grit And Academic Resiliency In College Freshmen, Julianna Boyle
Predicting Academic Success Using Grit And Academic Resiliency In College Freshmen, Julianna Boyle
Health and Kinesiology Theses
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine if there are other factors that could predict academic success. Specifically, is there an association between Grit and Academic Resiliency prior to the start of a semester and academic success (defined by GPAs) in college freshmen. This study also explored students’ experiences of high school, effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, perception about their journey through the beginning of their College freshmen year, and perception about success.
Methods: A mixed methods design was used. A quantitative survey was emailed to all incoming UT Tyler Freshmen students prior to the Fall …
The Policy Of Substance Abuse In Liberia: Analysis And Recommendations, Yamah Dolo
The Policy Of Substance Abuse In Liberia: Analysis And Recommendations, Yamah Dolo
Community Engagement Student Work
Countries all over the globe are affected by substance abuse. Substance abuse is a traumatic issue that people around the world battle. Substance use has occurred for many years and seems to keep increasing. According to Parekh, “Substance use disorder (SUD) is complex a condition in which there is uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequence.” (Parekh, 2017). Substance abuse has a significant effect on health, an individual’s well-being, families, relationships, and the post-war community. However, with the information on Liberia, little is known about the substance abuse cases. Liberia is a country that has no health, and there …