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Development and validation of a scale to predict college student retention among bachelor of elementary education students in the Philippines

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  • Angelito Cabanilla Jr.

    (Cebu Normal University, Cebu)

  • Rhey Dizon

    (University of San Carlos, Cebu)

  • Miramar Serrion

    (Biliran Province State University, Naval)

  • Sylvester Cortes

    (Cebu Technological University, Cebu)

Abstract

Student retention is a challenging task and has been a primary concern for tertiary institutions. Hence, a newly developed researcher-made instrument anchored on Hope Theory and Student Departure Theory was generated to conduct regression analysis to investigate what variables may predict student retention. Using a quantitative cross-sectional survey design, this study aimed to explore the factors predicting student retention in higher education. Two hundred eleven (211) students with a Bachelor of Elementary Education from higher education institutions in the Philippines participated in an online survey. Results revealed that clarity of educational goals, goal-oriented thoughts, and motivation were found to be significant predictors of BEED student retention. The model may be used as a guiding framework for designing programs that ensure student retention in the degree program.

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  • Angelito Cabanilla Jr. & Rhey Dizon & Miramar Serrion & Sylvester Cortes, 2025. "Development and validation of a scale to predict college student retention among bachelor of elementary education students in the Philippines," HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE - SOCIAL SCIENCES, HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY, vol. 15(6), pages 16-33.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjw:socien:v:15:y:2025:i:6:p:16-33
    DOI: 10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.15.6.3170.2025
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