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norskBlar i forfatter "Nemtcan, Efim"
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Academic Self-Efficacy, Procrastination, and Attrition Intentions
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-24)Why do students leave universities? The current study addresses the problem of academic attrition from the perspective of students’ intentions. Specifically, we focus on the roles of academic self-efficacy and procrastination in exploring their relationships with attrition intentions. Based on existing research, we expected a negative relationship between academic self-efficacy and attrition ... -
Drop-out and transfer-out intentions: The role of socio-cognitive factors
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2020-05-15)The current study addresses academic attrition from the perspective of behavioral intentions. Specifically, we focus on the roles of academic skills and academic self-efficacy related to attrition intentions. Based on existing research, we expected a negative relation between academic skills and attrition intentions, with academic self-efficacy as a possible mediator. Furthermore, it was explored ... -
Drop-out and transfer-out intentions: The role of socio-cognitive factors
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2020-12-23)Academic attrition is a worldwide problem representing a significant economic loss and a disadvantage for students in terms of health and career prospects. We focus on the roles of academic skills, academic self-efficacy, and students' integration in exploring their relation to attrition intentions. Based on existing research, we expected a negative relation between academic skills and attrition ... -
Past Negative Consequences of Unnecessary Delay as a Marker of Procrastination
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-02-21)Standard definitions of procrastination underscore the irrational nature of this habit, a critical criterion being that the procrastinating individual delays despite expecting to be worse off for the delay. However, an examination of more than 175 items in 18 procrastination scales reveals that they do not address such a forward-looking criterion. Consequently, scales run the risk of not separating ... -
Study Habits and Procrastination: The Role of Academic Self-Efficacy
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-08-03)Inefficient study skills increase the probability that study work is perceived as difficult and aversive, with procrastination as a likely result. As a remedy, more effective study skills and habits may be encouraged. However, research indicates that good study skills and habits may not by themselves be sufficient to remedy problems, as this relationship may be mediated by efficacy beliefs related ... -
What predicts student decision to leave? A new perspective on academic attrition
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2019-05-02)The issue of attrition from higher education is a significant problem across Europe and especially Norway, where dropout rates are as high as 20-25%. In the current study, we address the issue from the perspective of attrition intentions that have been found closely associated with actual attrition behavior. In particular, we attempted to differentiate between types of students’ attrition intentions: ... -
Why do students leave? Student-related factors and attrition intentions
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2023-06-20)Established as a collection of scholars protecting their shared interests, higher education has become a driving force of economic development accountable to the government and society. However, changes in higher education have been accompanied by multiple challenges, including funding and quality assessment. This dissertation addresses one of these challenges facing academic institutions, academic ...
