Protective factors that could foster resilience in first year students

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2005

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University of the Western Cape

Abstract

Large numbers of students tend to experience failure and dropout in their first year at university. The fundamental aim of this research was to explore protective factors that could foster resilience amongst first year students. It is hoped that resilience research can give young adults the skills and support to survive academic challenges with the help of the university. This study undertook to determine resilience traits that could contribute to academic success. Students who enrolled at the University of the Western Cape for the first time during the year 2003 participated in this study.

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Magister Educationis - MEd

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University of the Western Cape, College students, South Africa, Western Cape, Psychology, Student adjustment, Academic achievement

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