Predictors of students' participation in a learning environment survey with annual follow-ups.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Longitudinal research is one effective way to gauge changes in a student cohort over time, however attrition in these studies is typically high, which can result in study bias. This study explored learning environment factors, approaches to studying, and academic performance as predictors of occupational therapy students' consistent participation in data collection conducted over three years of their professional program.

Method

A longitudinal study of Norwegian occupational therapy students (analyzed n = 240) was conducted. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore occupational therapy students' perceptions of the learning environment, their approaches to studying, and exam grades as they related to the likelihood of consistent participation at three annua

SUBMITTER: DaLomba E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8232400 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature