Date of Award

Spring 2000

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Psychology

Program/Concentration

Psychology

Committee Director

Terry L. Dickinson

Committee Member

Elaine M. Justice

Committee Member

Louis H. Janda

Call Number for Print

Special Collections LD4331.P65 K365

Abstract

The present study developed and examined a new construct, Campus Surroundings, in the college student retention process. Based on previous research, it was hypothesized that different aspects of the campus environment might affect student retention. The three major aspects analyzed in the questionnaire included the students' satisfaction with (1) the appearance or impression of the campus, (2) the safety of the campus, and (3) specific aspects of campus life. The twenty-nine-item scale was administered by mail to 1,195 traditional freshmen at a large urban institution. Results from the 307 respondents were examined using confirmatory factor analysis and measurement model assessment. Analysis of the final measurement model revealed relatively strong support for the Campus Surroundings construct and evidence for the three hypothesized aspects. Suggestions for future development and research of the construct were made based on the results of the study.

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DOI

10.25777/w46k-av85

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