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Individual, Family, and Community Education ETDs
Publication Date
6-25-2010
Abstract
Universities use the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) to evaluate university quality. Student engagement is theorized to relate to student outcomes. Recently, the validity of the NSSE has been questioned, with studies finding limited predictive validity. This study investigates the relationship between NSSE subscale scores (benchmarks and scalelets) and student outcomes, specifically first-year college GPA and third semester retention status. Linear and logistic regressions were used to evaluate the relationships, controlling for high school GPA, gender, and race/ethnicity. The subscales were minimally predictive of first-year GPA, but not at all predictive of third semester retention status. Implications and future directions for research are discussed.
Keywords
Prediction of scholastic success--United States, College freshmen--United States, National Survey of Student Engagement--Validity, College dropouts--Prevention
Document Type
Thesis
Language
English
Degree Name
Educational Psychology
Level of Degree
Masters
Department Name
Individual, Family, and Community Education
First Committee Member (Chair)
Root, Tom
Recommended Citation
Korzekwa, Amy M.. "An Examination of the Predictive Validity of National Survey of Student Engagement Benchmarks and Scalelets." (2010). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/educ_ifce_etds/42