Chapter One: Introduction3
Background of the Research6
Statement of the Problem7
Purpose of the Study 7
Research Questions..7
Definition of Terms .7
Limitations ..7
Significance of the Study7
Organization of the Study7
Chapter Two: Review of Literature 7
Introduction..7
Spady’s (1970) Theory of Student Departure16
Tinto’s (1975) Student Integration Theory19
Pascarella’s (1980) Attrition Theory 24
Astin’s (1984) Student Involvement Theory26
Bean and Metzner’s (1985) Student Attrition Theory28
Cabrera’s (1992) Integrated Retention Theory7
Criticism of the theories.7
Conclusion 7
Chapter Three: Method .7
Introduction 5
Research Paradigm.7
Research Questions7
Research Design.7
Participants7
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