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Making the Transition:. The Academic, Social, and Emotional Change in Freshman Students from Orientation through the First College Year William B. Armstrong Heidi M. Carty University of California, San Diego Association for Institutional Research Annual Forum Boston, MA June, 2004. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Making the Transition:
The Academic, Social, and Emotional Change in Freshman Students from Orientation through the First
College Year
William B. Armstrong
Heidi M. Carty
University of California, San Diego
Association for Institutional Research
Annual Forum
Boston, MA
June, 2004
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Research Issues
• Nationally, high school grades for 2002 freshman class continue to rise,
• Academic self-concept and confidence are declining.
• Corroborated at Highly Selective Research I University
• Factors facilitating transition to University
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Research Questions
• What are the changes in academic self-concept and self-confidence over the first college year?
• What factors help to explain variance in adjustment to and success in college over the first college year?
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Method
• Two surveys given to an entering cohort of first time students– CIRP: Orientation– Your First College Year (YFCY)
• Files matched to gather longitudinal data on a subset of entering cohort
• Comparison of changes over first year
• Factor analysis of YFCY
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IEO MODEL• Input Variables
Academic Preparation HSGPA SAT I and SAT II CIRP academic preparation data at entry
• Environmental Variables College Factor Scores Identified as Environmental Proxies
e.g., Student Centered Pedagogy Writing Development Math and Science Orientation Residential experience Use of time
• Outcome variables Current GPA Interaction of GPA and Units Completed Retention
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Approach and Findings
• Hierarchical Linear Regression1. Input or Pre-test variables
(grades, board scores, CIRP pre-test variables)2. Environmental factors
• Final Model R Squared:GPA .62Interaction of GPA and Units .45
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Findings (continued) • Significant environmental variables or factors
DV: GPA Beta
Student Centered Pedagogies .06Writing Development .07Math and Science Focus .06Academic Adjustment .59College: Revelle .08Tech Related Leisure Activites -.10
DV: Interaction of GPA and Units
Academic Motivation .06College: Warren .11Academic Adjustment .46Poor Social/Emotional Adjustment .08Tech Related Leisure Activities -.08YFCY Social Self Concept -.06
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2003 Cohort
University of California-San Diego
All First-time Full-time N % N %
Ethnicity
African American 9 0.7% 47 1.2%
Native American 7 0.6% 14 0.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander/Filipino 546 45.4% 1,538 40.5%
Mexican American/Latino 104 8.7% 419 11.0%
Caucasian 474 39.4% 1,315 34.6%
Other/Undeclared 62 5.2% 466 12.3%
Total 1,202 100.0% 3,799 100.0%
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All First-time Full-time N % N %
Gender
Male 400 33.3% 1,669 43.9%
Female 803 66.7% 2,130 56.1%
Total 1,203 100.0% 3,799 100.0%
Respondents New Freshmen
Respondents New Freshmen
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2003 Cohort
RespondentsNative
American0.6%
African American
0.7%Other/Undeclared
5.2%
Caucasian 39.4%
Mexican American/
Latino8.7%
Asian/Pacific Islander/Filipino45.4%
New Freshmen
Caucasian34.6%
Mexican American/
Latino11.0%
Asian/Pacific Islander/Filipino40.5%
Native American
0.4%
African American
1.2%Other/Undeclared
12.3%
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2003 CohortGender
400
1,669
803
2,130
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Respondents New Freshmen
Male Female
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Type of Survey Returned - 2003
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All First-time Full-time N % N % N %
Gender *
Male 159 39.8% 241 60.3% 400 100.0%
Female 427 53.2% 376 46.8% 803 100.0%
Total 586 48.7% 617 51.3% 1,203 100.0%
* Exact Sig. (1-sided) = .000
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All First-time Full-time N % N % N %
Ethnicity
African American 5 55.6% 4 44.4% 9 100.0%
Native American 4 57.1% 3 42.9% 7 100.0%
Asian 241 47.3% 268 52.7% 509 100.0%
Pacific Islander/Hawaiian 22 59.5% 15 40.5% 37 100.0%
Mexican American/Latino 53 51.0% 51 49.0% 104 100.0%
Caucasian 230 48.5% 244 51.5% 474 100.0%
Other/Undeclared 32 51.6% 30 48.4% 62 100.0%
Total 587 48.8% 615 51.2% 1,202 100.0%
Total
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Type of Survey Returned - 2003Gender
39.8%53.2% 48.7%
60.3%46.8% 51.3%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Male Female Total
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Type of Survey Returned - 2003Ethnicity
48.8%
51.6%
48.5%
51.0%
59.5%
47.3%
57.1%
55.6%
51.2%
48.4%
51.5%
49.0%
40.5%
52.7%
42.9%
44.4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Total
Other/Undeclared
Caucasian
MexicanAmerican/Latino
PacificIslander/Hawaiian
Asian
Native American
African American
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Type of Survey Returned - 2003
University of California-San Diego
All First-time Full-time N % N % N %
First Generation College Status *
First Generation 122 54.0% 104 46.0% 226 100.0%
Not First Generation 466 47.6% 513 52.4% 979 100.0%
Total 588 48.8% 617 51.2% 1,205 100.0%
* Exact Sig. (1-sided) = .049
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All First-time Full-time N % N % N %
High School Quintile Rank
First 183 49.2% 189 50.8% 372 100.0%
Second 92 44.7% 114 55.3% 206 100.0%
Third 50 40.3% 74 59.7% 124 100.0%
Fourth 33 48.5% 35 51.5% 68 100.0%
Fifth 34 49.3% 35 50.7% 69 100.0%
Missing/Unknown 196 53.6% 170 46.4% 366 100.0%
Total 588 48.8% 617 51.2% 1,205 100.0%
Paper Web Total
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Type of Survey Returned - 2003First Generation College Status
54.0% 47.6% 48.8%
46.0% 52.4% 51.2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
First Generation Not First Generation Total
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Type of Survey Returned - 2003High School Quintile Rank
48.8%
53.6%
49.3%
48.5%
40.3%
44.7%
49.2%
51.2%
46.4%
50.7%
51.5%
59.7%
55.3%
50.8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Total
Missing/Unknown
Fifth
Fourth
Third
Second
First
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Your First College Year Survey
University of California-San Diego All Men WomenFirst-time Full-time 2002 2003 CHG 2002 2003 CHG 2002 2003 CHG
Students rating themselves "above average" or "highest 10%" compared with the average person their age Academic ability 90.0 69.5 -20.5 92.4 76.3 -16.1 88.8 66.2 -22.6
Artistic ability 34.1 33.2 -0.9 30.7 29.7 -1.0 35.8 35.0 -0.8 Computer skills 40.8 39.0 -1.8 65.0 60.8 -4.2 28.8 28.3 -0.5
Cooperativeness 73.7 76.3 2.6 72.9 75.8 2.9 74.0 76.5 2.5 Creativity 53.5 53.9 0.4 54.2 55.2 1.0 53.2 53.3 0.1
Drive to achieve 81.2 74.2 -7.0 75.3 70.3 -5.0 84.1 76.1 -8.0 Emotional health 52.5 54.6 2.1 60.7 62.2 1.5 48.5 50.8 2.3
Leadership ability 55.8 54.3 -1.5 61.7 61.5 -0.2 52.9 50.7 -2.2 Mathematical ability 66.1 52.2 -13.9 77.3 66.7 -10.6 60.6 45.0 -15.6
Persistence 70.2 66.2 -4.0 71.8 66.3 -5.5 69.4 66.2 -3.2 Physical health 53.9 50.4 -3.5 64.8 58.7 -6.1 48.5 46.3 -2.2
Popularity 30.3 29.5 -0.8 34.1 33.1 -1.0 28.5 27.7 -0.8 Public speaking ability 36.7 34.1 -2.6 41.4 39.6 -1.8 34.4 31.4 -3.0
Religiousness 22.3 24.9 2.6 21.4 22.9 1.5 22.7 25.8 3.1 Risk-taking 33.3 37.1 3.8 40.1 47.9 7.8 30.0 31.8 1.8
Self-confidence (intellectual) 66.3 60.4 -5.9 77.6 73.7 -3.9 60.6 53.8 -6.8 Self-confidence (social) 43.1 44.8 1.7 46.4 44.0 -2.4 41.5 45.2 3.7
Self-understanding 59.3 62.2 2.9 67.2 64.8 -2.4 55.3 60.9 5.6 Spirituality 36.6 40.0 3.4 35.7 39.8 4.1 37.0 40.0 3.0
Understanding of others 68.8 72.4 3.6 67.4 72.7 5.3 69.5 72.2 2.7 Writing ability 52.5 51.2 -1.3 51.4 53.5 2.1 53.0 50.1 -2.9
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All RespondentsStudents Ratings Themselves "Above Average" or "Highest 10%" Compared With the Average Person Their Age
70.2
66.1
55.8
52.5
81.2
53.5
73.7
40.8
34.1
90.0
66.2
52.2
54.3
54.6
74.2
53.9
76.3
39.0
33.2
69.5
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0
Persistence
Mathematical ability
Leadership ability
Emotional health
Drive to achieve
Creativity
Cooperativeness
Computer skills
Artistic ability
Academic ability
Percentage2002 2003
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All RespondentsStudents Ratings Themselves "Above Average" or "Highest 10%" Compared With the Average Person Their Age
52.5
68.8
36.6
59.3
43.1
66.3
33.3
22.3
36.7
30.3
53.9
51.2
72.4
40.0
62.2
44.8
60.4
37.1
24.9
34.1
29.5
50.4
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0
Writing ability
Understanding of others
Spirituality
Self-understanding
Self-confidence (social)
Self-confidence (intellectual)
Risk-taking
Religiousness
Public speaking ability
Popularity
Physical health
Percentage2002 2003
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MaleStudents Ratings Themselves "Above Average" or "Highest 10%" Compared With the Average Person Their Age
71.8
77.3
61.7
60.7
75.3
54.2
72.9
65.0
30.7
92.4
66.3
66.7
61.5
62.2
70.3
55.2
75.8
60.8
29.7
76.3
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0
Persistence
Mathematical ability
Leadership ability
Emotional health
Drive to achieve
Creativity
Cooperativeness
Computer skills
Artistic ability
Academic ability
Percentage2002 2003
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MaleStudents Ratings Themselves "Above Average" or "Highest 10%" Compared With the Average Person Their Age
51.4
67.4
35.7
67.2
46.4
77.6
40.1
21.4
41.4
34.1
64.8
53.5
72.7
39.8
64.8
44.0
73.7
47.9
22.9
39.6
33.1
58.7
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0
Writing ability
Understanding of others
Spirituality
Self-understanding
Self-confidence (social)
Self-confidence (intellectual)
Risk-taking
Religiousness
Public speaking ability
Popularity
Physical health
Percentage2002 2003
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FemaleStudents Ratings Themselves "Above Average" or "Highest 10%" Compared With the Average Person Their Age
69.4
60.6
52.9
48.5
84.1
53.2
74.0
28.8
35.8
88.8
66.2
45.0
50.7
50.8
76.1
53.3
76.5
28.3
35.0
66.2
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0
Persistence
Mathematical ability
Leadership ability
Emotional health
Drive to achieve
Creativity
Cooperativeness
Computer skills
Artistic ability
Academic ability
Percentage2002 2003
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FemaleStudents Ratings Themselves "Above Average" or "Highest 10%" Compared With the Average Person Their Age
53.0
69.5
37.0
55.3
41.5
60.6
30.0
22.7
34.4
28.5
48.5
50.1
72.2
40.0
60.9
45.2
53.8
31.8
25.8
31.4
27.7
46.3
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0
Writing ability
Understanding of others
Spirituality
Self-understanding
Self-confidence (social)
Self-confidence (intellectual)
Risk-taking
Religiousness
Public speaking ability
Popularity
Physical health
Percentage2002 2003
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Your First College Year Survey
University of California-San Diego All Men Women
First-time Full-time 2002 2003 CHG 2002 2003 CHG 2002 2003 CHG
During the past year, students:
Attended a religious service 67.5 42.6 -24.9 64.2 41.0 -23.2 69.1 43.5 -25.6
Came late to class 65.2 77.7 12.5 65.7 80.1 14.4 64.9 76.5 11.6
Discussed politics * 24.7 17.1 -7.6 31.2 20.8 -10.4 21.5 15.2 -6.3
Discussed religion * 26.4 21.2 -5.2 25.2 19.0 -6.2 27.0 22.4 -4.6
Drank beer 29.2 43.5 14.3 30.2 52.1 21.9 28.7 39.2 10.5
Drank wine or liquor 40.7 53.8 13.1 39.2 53.5 14.3 41.4 53.9 12.5
Felt bored in class * 43.1 46.9 3.8 45.2 51.7 6.5 42.1 44.6 2.5
Felt depressed * 10.5 14.5 4.0 8.1 9.7 1.6 11.7 16.8 5.1
Felt overwhelmed by all you had to do * 33.0 41.4 8.4 21.8 32.1 10.3 38.6 46.1 7.5
Participated in organized demonstrations 35.9 26.8 -9.1 31.6 25.8 -5.8 38.0 27.2 -10.8
Studied with other students 92.6 91.5 -1.1 90.2 90.4 0.2 93.8 92.1 -1.7
Used the Internet for research or homework * 84.5 75.0 -9.5 83.2 76.9 -6.3 85.1 74.0 -11.1
* Percentage marking "Frequently" only. All other results in this section represent the percentage marking "Frequently" or "Occasionally".
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All RespondentsDuring the Past Year, Students:
84.5
92.6
35.9
33.0
10.5
43.1
40.7
29.2
26.4
24.7
65.2
67.5
75.0
91.5
26.8
41.4
14.5
46.9
53.8
43.5
21.2
17.1
77.7
42.6
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0
Used the Internet for research or homework
Studied with other students
Participated in organized demonstrations
Felt overwhelmed by all you had to do
Felt depressed
Felt bored in class
Drank wine or liquor
Drank beer
Discussed religion
Discussed politics
Came late to class
Attended a religious service
Percentage2002 2003
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MaleDuring the Past Year, Students:
83.2
90.2
31.6
21.8
8.1
45.2
39.2
30.2
25.2
31.2
65.7
64.2
76.9
90.4
25.8
32.1
9.7
51.7
53.5
52.1
19.0
20.8
80.1
41.0
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0
Used the Internet for research or homework
Studied with other students
Participated in organized demonstrations
Felt overwhelmed by all you had to do
Felt depressed
Felt bored in class
Drank wine or liquor
Drank beer
Discussed religion
Discussed politics
Came late to class
Attended a religious service
Percentage2002 2003
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FemaleDuring the Past Year, Students:
85.1
93.8
38.0
38.6
11.7
42.1
41.4
28.7
27.0
21.5
64.9
69.1
74.0
92.1
27.2
46.1
16.8
44.6
53.9
39.2
22.4
15.2
76.5
43.5
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0
Used the Internet for research or homework
Studied with other students
Participated in organized demonstrations
Felt overwhelmed by all you had to do
Felt depressed
Felt bored in class
Drank wine or liquor
Drank beer
Discussed religion
Discussed politics
Came late to class
Attended a religious service
Percentage2002 2003
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Your First College Year Survey
University of California-San Diego All Men Women
First-time Full-time 2002 2003 CHG 2002 2003 CHG 2002 2003 CHG
Life objectives noted as "very important" or "essential"
Becoming an authority in my field 58.5 61.8 3.3 59.3 64.2 4.9 58.1 60.6 2.5
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life 48.5 58.5 10.0 50.7 61.9 11.2 47.4 56.8 9.4
Having administrative responsibility for the work of others 35.7 39.2 3.5 40.2 41.7 1.5 33.5 37.9 4.4
Helping others who are in difficulty 64.9 72.5 7.6 57.1 67.4 10.3 68.8 75.1 6.3
Helping to promote racial understanding 35.5 45.9 10.4 34.1 42.3 8.2 36.1 47.6 11.5
Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures 53.7 65.1 11.4 49.2 61.3 12.1 55.9 67.0 11.1
Influencing social values 35.4 43.5 8.1 34.4 42.5 8.1 35.9 44.0 8.1
Influencing the political structure 18.8 18.7 -0.1 21.2 23.3 2.1 17.6 16.4 -1.2
Keeping up to date with political affairs 36.2 42.7 6.5 39.5 49.2 9.7 34.6 39.5 4.9
Raising a family 72.5 76.6 4.1 73.2 74.3 1.1 72.1 77.7 5.6
Writing original works (poems, novels, short stories, etc.) 12.0 17.0 5.0 9.7 17.8 8.1 13.1 16.5 3.4
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All RespondentsLife objectives noted as "very important" or "essential"
12.0
72.5
36.2
18.8
35.4
53.7
35.5
64.9
35.7
48.5
58.5
17.0
76.6
42.7
18.7
43.5
65.1
45.9
72.5
39.2
58.5
61.8
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0
Writing original works (poems, novels, short stories, etc.)
Raising a family
Keeping up to date with political affairs
Influencing the political structure
Influencing social values
Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures
Helping to promote racial understanding
Helping others who are in difficulty
Having administrative responsibility for the work of others
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
Becoming an authority in my field
Percentage2002 2003
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MaleLife objectives noted as "very important" or "essential"
9.7
73.2
39.5
21.2
34.4
49.2
34.1
57.1
40.2
50.7
59.3
17.8
74.3
49.2
23.3
42.5
61.3
42.3
67.4
41.7
61.9
64.2
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0
Writing original works (poems, novels, short stories, etc.)
Raising a family
Keeping up to date with political affairs
Influencing the political structure
Influencing social values
Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures
Helping to promote racial understanding
Helping others who are in difficulty
Having administrative responsibility for the work of others
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
Becoming an authority in my field
Percentage2002 2003
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FemaleLife objectives noted as "very important" or "essential"
13.1
72.1
34.6
17.6
35.9
55.9
36.1
68.8
33.5
47.4
58.1
16.5
77.7
39.5
16.4
44.0
67.0
47.6
75.1
37.9
56.8
60.6
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0
Writing original works (poems, novels, short stories, etc.)
Raising a family
Keeping up to date with political affairs
Influencing the political structure
Influencing social values
Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures
Helping to promote racial understanding
Helping others who are in difficulty
Having administrative responsibility for the work of others
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
Becoming an authority in my field
Percentage2002 2003
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Your First College Year Survey
University of California-San Diego All Men Women
First-time Full-time 2002 2003 CHG 2002 2003 CHG 2002 2003 CHG
High school/current college grade average *
A (3.75-4.0) 49.0 13.1 -35.9 43.5 13.5 -30.0 51.8 12.9 -38.9
A-,B+ (3.25-3.74) 43.7 34.0 -9.7 45.6 32.0 -13.6 42.8 35.0 -7.8
B (2.75-3.24) 4.9 31.3 26.4 6.5 33.1 26.6 4.0 30.4 26.4
B-,C+ (2.25-2.74) 1.8 12.8 11.0 3.1 12.8 9.7 1.2 12.9 11.7
C (1.75-2.24) 0.6 6.8 6.2 1.3 7.3 6.0 0.3 6.5 6.2
C- or less (below 1.75) 0.0 2.0 2.0 0.0 1.3 1.3 0.0 2.3 2.3
* Categories for 2002 GPA compressed to match 2003 GPA. Those marking "I do not receive grades in my courses" in 2003 were not included in these results.
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All RespondentsHigh school/current college grade average
0.0
0.6
1.8
4.9
43.7
49.0
2.0
6.8
12.8
31.3
34.0
13.1
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0
C- or less (below 1.75)
C (1.75-2.24)
B-,C+ (2.25-2.74)
B (2.75-3.24)
A-,B+ (3.25-3.74)
A (3.75-4.0)
Percentage2002 2003
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MaleHigh school/current college grade average
0.0
1.3
3.1
6.5
45.6
43.5
1.3
7.3
12.8
33.1
32.0
13.5
0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 45.0 50.0
C- or less (below 1.75)
C (1.75-2.24)
B-,C+ (2.25-2.74)
B (2.75-3.24)
A-,B+ (3.25-3.74)
A (3.75-4.0)
Percentage2002 2003
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FemaleHigh school/current college grade average
0.0
0.3
1.2
4.0
42.8
51.8
2.3
6.5
12.9
30.4
35.0
12.9
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0
C- or less (below 1.75)
C (1.75-2.24)
B-,C+ (2.25-2.74)
B (2.75-3.24)
A-,B+ (3.25-3.74)
A (3.75-4.0)
Percentage2002 2003
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Factor Analysis of the 2003 YFCY National Aggregate DataVariable Factor Loading
Self-rating: Religiousness (question #9) .85Frequency: Attended a religious service (question #10) .77Goal: Integrate spirituality into life (question #12) .77Self-rating: Spirituality (question #9) .76Hours per week spent praying/meditating (question #20) .73Frequency: Discussed religion (question #10) .54Self-rated change: Religious beliefs and convictions (question #18) .54
Variable (all items are from Question #9 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Self-rating: Self-understanding .68Self-rating: Social self-confidence .67Self-rating: Intellectual self-confidence .63Self-rating: Leadership ability .62Self-rating: Understanding of others .58Self-rating: Public speaking ability .54Self-rating: Emotional health .54Self-rating: Persistence .53Self-rating: Popularity .51Self-rating: Cooperativeness .47Self-rating: Risk-taking .43Self-rating: Drive to Achieve .42Self-rating: Writing Ability .41* This can be broken down into additional factors:
Factor 1: Religiousness and Spirituality (Cronbach's alpha = .86)
Factor 2: Self-Concept (Cronbach's alpha = .85)
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Factor Analysis of the 2003 YFCY National Aggregate DataFactor 2a: Social Self-Concept (Cronbach's alpha = .77)
Variable (all items are from Question #9 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Self-rating: Social self-confidence .73 Self-rating: Popularity .70 Self-rating: Risk-taking .68 Self-rating: Public Speaking Ability .62 Self-rating: Leadership Ability .55
Factor 2b: Self-Assessed Academic Motivation (Cronbach's alpha = .69)
Variable (all items are from Question #9 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Self-rating: Drive to Achieve .78 Self-rating: Persistence .73 Self-rating: Writing Ability .58 Self-rating: Intellectual self-confidence .41
Factor 2c: Emotional and Interpersonal Self-Concept (Cronbach's alpha = .68)
Variable (all items are from Question #9 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Self-rating: Understanding of Others .70 Self-rating: Cooperativeness .67 Self-rating: Self-understanding .64 Self-rating: Emotional Health .59
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Factor Analysis of the 2003 YFCY National Aggregate DataFactor 3: Satisfaction with College (Cronbach's alpha = .84)
Variable (all items are from question #22 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Satisfaction: Overall quality of instruction .72Satisfaction: Relevance of coursework to everyday life .71Satisfaction: Relevance of coursework to future career plans .69Satisfaction: Amount of contact with faculty .60Satisfaction: Overall sense of community among students .57Satisfaction: Overall college experience .57Satisfaction: Opportunities for community service .54
Variable (all items are from Question #12 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Goal: Help promote racial understanding .73Goal: Participate in community action program .71Goal: Improve understanding of different countries/cultures .65Goal: Become involved in environmental clean-up .64Goal: Develop meaningful philosophy of life .56Goal: Help others in difficulty .55Goal: Influence social values .54Goal: Become a community leader .50
Factor 4: Leadership and Community Orientation (Cronbach's alpha = .83)
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Factor Analysis of the 2003 YFCY National Aggregate DataFactor 5: Self-Assessed Change in Understanding of Local & Global Issues (Cronbach's alpha = .83)
Variable (all items are from question #18 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Self-rated change: Understanding of national issues .89Self-rated change: Understanding of global issues .88Self-rated change: Understanding of community problems .54
Variable (all items are from question #18 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Self-rated change: Analytical and problem-solving skills .74Self-rated change: Critical thinking skills .73Self-rated change: General knowledge .68Self-rated change: Knowledge of a particular field or discipline .60
Variable Factor Loading
Self-rating: Artistic ability (question #9) .80Goal: Create artistic work (question #12) .78Self-rating: Creativity (question #9) .65Goal: Become accomplished in performing arts (question #12) .58Goal: Write original works (question #12) .52
Factor 6: Self-Assessed Cognitive Development (Cronbach's alpha = .79)
Factor 7: Artistic Abilities (Cronbach's alpha = .76)
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Factor Analysis of the 2003 YFCY National Aggregate DataVariable Factor Loading
Frequency: Drank beer (question #10) .84Frequency: Drank wine or liquor (question #10) .83Hours per week spent partying (question #20) .77Frequency: Smoked cigarettes (question #10) .62
Variable (all items are from question #12 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Goal: Obtain recognition from colleagues .68Goal: Have administrative responsibility for the work of others .66Goal: Become authority in own field .66Goal: Be very well-off financially .64Goal: Become successful in business .54
Variable (all items are from Question #12 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Frequency: Felt worried about meeting new people (question #13) .67Frequency: Felt lonely or homesick (question #13) .66Frequency: Felt isolated from campus life (question #13) .65Frequency: Felt worried about health (question #13) .62Frequency: Felt depressed (question #10) .62Frequency: Felt intimidated by professors (question #13) .58Frequency: Felt unsafe on this campus (question #13) .52Frequency: Family interfered with schoolwork (question #13) .40
Factor 10: Poor Social and Emotional Adjustment (Cronbach's alpha = .73)
Factor 9: Authority and Status (Cronbach's alpha = .73)
Factor 8: Partying (Cronbach's alpha = .73)
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Factor Analysis of the 2003 YFCY National Aggregate Data
Variable Factor Loading
Frequency: Discussed politics (question #10) .60Goal: Keep up-to-date with political affairs (question #12) .48Goal: Influence the political structure (question #12) .47
Variable Factor Loading
Self-rated success: Adjusting to academic demands of college (question #8) .75Self-rated success: Developing effective study skills (question #8) .71Self-rated success: Managing your time effectively (question #8) .67Self-rated success: Understanding what professors expect (question #8) .60Current GPA (question #21) .52
Variable Factor Loading
Interacted with faculty outside of office hours (question #4) .71Interacted with faculty during office hours (question #4) .70Interacted with academic advisors or counselors (question #4) .63Interacted with other college personnel (question #4) .55Self-rated success: Getting to know faculty (question #8) .44
Factor 13: Interaction with Faculty and Staff (Cronbach's alpha = .69)
Factor 12: Academic Success (Cronbach's alpha = .70)
Factor 11: Political Engagement (Cronbach's alpha = .72)
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Factor Analysis of the 2003 YFCY National Aggregate Data
Variable (all items are from Question #15 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Frequency: Multiple drafts of written work .73Frequency: Student evaluations of each others work .66Frequency: Weekly essay assignments .64Frequency: Research projects .43
Variable Factor Loading
Frequency: Came late to class (question #10) .61Frequency: Skipped class (question #17) .60Frequency: Turned in "sub par" assignments (question #17) .58Frequency: Turned in course assignment late (question #17) .58
Variable (all items are from Question #15 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Frequency: Student presentations/Performances .69Frequency: Group discussions .59Frequency: Group projects .54
Factor 15: Academic Disengagement (Cronbach's alpha = .63)
Factor 16: Student-Centered Classroom Practices (Cronbach's alpha = .63)
Factor 14: Writing-Centered Pedagogies (Cronbach's alpha = .67)
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Factor Analysis of the 2003 YFCY National Aggregate Data
Variable (all items are from Question #20 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Hours per week spent surfing the internet .81Hours per week spent communicating via internet .74Hours per week spent playing video/computer games .49Hours per week spent watching TV .44
Variable (all items are from Question #18 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Self-rated change: Ability to get along with others .64Self-rated change: Ability to work as part of a team .59Self-rated change: Knowledge of people from different races/cultures .40
Variable Factor Loading
Hours per week spent commuting (question #20) .73Hours per week spent working (for pay) off campus (question #20) .66Hours per week performing household/childcare duties (question #20) .65
Factor 20: Physical Health and Athletic Involvement (Cronbach's alpha = .57)Variable Factor Loading
Hours per week spent exercising or participating in sports (question #20) .76Participated in varsity/intercollegiate athletics (question #16) .71Self-rating: Physical health (question #9) .56Frequency: Participated in intramural sports (question #17) .54
Factor 19: External Commitments (Cronbach's alpha = .59)
Factor 17: Technology-Related Leisure Activities (Cronbach's alpha = .63)
Factor 18: Self-Assessed Cooperativeness and Awareness of Others (Cronbach's alpha = .61)
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Factor Analysis of the 2003 YFCY National Aggregate Data
Factor 21: Satisfaction with Campus Academic Facilities (Cronbach's alpha = .54)
Variable (all items are from Question #5 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Satisfaction: Computer facilities .68Satisfaction: Library facilities and other services .66Satisfaction: Classroom facilities .55
Factor 22: Math/Science Orientation (Cronbach's alpha = .51)
Variable Factor Loading
Self-rating: Mathematical ability (question #9) .67Self-rating: Academic ability (question #9) .48Frequency: Laboratory component (question #15) .45Goal: Make a theoretical contribution to science (question #12) .42
Factor 23: Satisfaction with Student Services (Cronbach's alpha = .50)
Variable (all items are from Question #5 on the 2003 YFCY survey) Factor Loading
Satisfaction: Recreational facilities .70Satisfaction: Student housing .68Satisfaction: Orientation for new students .64Satisfaction: Academic advising .50