Type of Document	Thesis
Author	Cruz, Disraelly
Author's Email Address	disraellycruz@gmail.com
URN	etd-11142005-153232
Title	Communication and Related Factors Affecting Academic Success Among College Students
Degree	Master of Arts
Department	Communication, Department of
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Gary R. Heald Committee Chair Felipe Korzenny Committee Member Jay D. Rayburn Committee Member
Keywords	Factors Affecting Graduation Prior Experience Graduation College Students Theory of Planned Behavior
Date of Defense	2005-09-21
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract This study analyzed varying factors affecting college student’s graduation intentions. To predict intention, an Elaborated Theory of Planned Behavior model was used to study the effects of attitude, normative, normative communication, and perceived control beliefs while accounting for past classroom experiences with university faculty and administrators. While further analysis must be conducted to test the elaborated model, regression analysis revealed that perceived control and prior classroom experiences were significant predictors of graduation intentions. Future efforts to increase graduation rates should focus on positive classroom experiences and building academic skills that in turn affects student’s perceived control over graduation.
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