The Psychology Underlying Successful Retention Practices

Abstract

This article describes the psychological processes that lead to academic and social integration based on a retention model proposed by the authors (Bean & Eaton, 2000). It also describes how successful retention programs such as learning communities, freshman interest groups, tutoring, and orientation rely on psychological processes. Four psychological theories form the basis for our recommendations: attitude-behavior theory which provides the overall structure of the theoretical model, and coping behavioral (approach-avoidance) theory, self-efficacy theory, and attribution (locus of control) theory that lead to academic and social integration.

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John P. Bean, Shevawn Bogdan Eaton (2001). The Psychology Underlying Successful Retention Practices. Journal of College Student Retention Research Theory & Practice. https://doi.org/10.2190/6r55-4b30-28xg-l8u0

@article{p2001the,
  title  = {The Psychology Underlying Successful Retention Practices},
  author = {Bean, John P. and Eaton, Shevawn Bogdan},
  year   = {2001},
  journal = {Journal of College Student Retention Research Theory & Practice},
  doi    = {10.2190/6r55-4b30-28xg-l8u0}
}

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