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dc.contributor.authorGiannakos, M.
dc.contributor.authorPappas, I.
dc.contributor.authorJaccheri, L.
dc.contributor.authorSampson, Demetrios
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T12:02:38Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T12:02:38Z
dc.date.created2016-11-07T19:30:21Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.identifier.citationGiannakos, M. and Pappas, I. and Jaccheri, L. and Sampson, D. 2016. Understanding student retention in computer science education: The role of environment, gains, barriers and usefulness. Education and Information Technologies. 22 (5): pp. 2365-2382.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/17550
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s10639-016-9538-1
dc.description.abstract

Researchers have been working to understand the high dropout rates in computer science (CS) education. Despite the great demand for CS professionals, little is known about what influences individuals to complete their CS studies. We identify gains of studying CS, the (learning) environment, degree’s usefulness, and barriers as important predictors of students’ intention to complete their studies in CS (retention). The framework aims to identify reasons that may contribute to dropout, using responses from 344 CS students. The eight-predictor model accounts for 39 % of the explained variance in student retention. A high level for degree’s usefulness has a positive effect on retention. Further, cognitive gains and supportive environment positively impact degree’s usefulness, while non-cognitive gains hinder it. Lastly, negative feelings (personal values) are found to reduce student retention. The overall outcomes are expected to contribute to theoretical development, in order to allow educators and policy makers to take appropriate measures to enhance students’ experience in CS studies and increase retention.

dc.publisherSpringer
dc.titleUnderstanding student retention in computer science education: The role of environment, gains, barriers and usefulness
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.startPage1
dcterms.source.endPage18
dcterms.source.issn1360-2357
dcterms.source.titleEducation and Information Technologies
curtin.departmentSchool of Education
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