University Dropout: A Systematic Review of the Main Determinant Factors (2020-2024) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Introduction This research is a systematic review aimed at synthesizing scientific evidence on the causes of university dropout, focusing on the subcategories of vocational guidance, academic performance, socioeconomic status, and institutional aspects between 2020 and June 2024. Methods Only articl...

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Main Authors: Juan Carlos Cárdenas Valverde, Vilma Inga Choque, Abraham Ccencho Pari, Javier Carrillo Cayllahua, Raul Quincho Apumayta, Delsio Huamán Ataypoma
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author Juan Carlos Cárdenas Valverde
Vilma Inga Choque
Abraham Ccencho Pari
Javier Carrillo Cayllahua
Raul Quincho Apumayta
Delsio Huamán Ataypoma
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Vilma Inga Choque
Abraham Ccencho Pari
Javier Carrillo Cayllahua
Raul Quincho Apumayta
Delsio Huamán Ataypoma
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description Introduction This research is a systematic review aimed at synthesizing scientific evidence on the causes of university dropout, focusing on the subcategories of vocational guidance, academic performance, socioeconomic status, and institutional aspects between 2020 and June 2024. Methods Only articles addressing university dropout were considered, analyzing dimensions such as vocational guidance, academic performance, socioeconomic status, and institutional aspects. Articles published in indexed scientific journals with double-blind, double-blind peer, or open reviews between 2020 and June 2024 were included. The main databases used were Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. To assess the risk of bias in qualitative studies, the criteria from the article “Validity criteria for qualitative research: three epistemological strands for the same purpose” were used. For quantitative studies, the criteria from the article “Evaluating survey research in articles published in Library Science journals” were followed. For mixed-method studies, both sets of criteria were combined. Results A total of 23 studies were included: 15 quantitative (65.22%), 3 qualitative (13.04%), and 5 mixed-method (21.74%). All studies (100%) addressed the subcategories of socioeconomic status and institutional aspects. Regarding the academic performance subcategory, 86% of the studies addressed it, while the vocational guidance subcategory was covered by 73.91% of the studies. Conclusions Vocational guidance, academic performance, socioeconomic status, and institutional aspects are crucial for reducing university dropout. Providing adequate professional guidance, academic support, financial assistance, and strong institutional support is fundamental to improving student retention and academic success.
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spelling doaj-art-2bb0c62f131e4b3d854fdd179c07ede22024-11-14T01:00:01ZengF1000 Research LtdF1000Research2046-14022024-11-0113174226University Dropout: A Systematic Review of the Main Determinant Factors (2020-2024) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]Juan Carlos Cárdenas Valverde0Vilma Inga Choque1Abraham Ccencho Pari2Javier Carrillo Cayllahua3Raul Quincho Apumayta4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7944-1137Delsio Huamán Ataypoma5School of Agro-industrial Engineering, Autonomous High Andean National University of Tarma, La Florida – Cochayoc Highway, km 2, Huancucro N° 2092, Tarma - Junin, 120701, PeruSchool of Early Childhood and Bilingual Intercultural Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, National University of Huancavelica, Avenida Agricultura 319-321, Paturpampa, Huancavelica, 09001, PeruSchool of Social Sciences and Rural Development, Faculty of Education Sciences, National University of Huancavelica, Avenida Agricultura 319-321, Paturpampa, Huancavelica, 09001, PeruSchool of Social Sciences and Rural Development, Faculty of Education Sciences, National University of Huancavelica, Avenida Agricultura 319-321, Paturpampa, Huancavelica, 09001, PeruSchool of Social Sciences and Rural Development, Faculty of Education Sciences, National University of Huancavelica, Avenida Agricultura 319-321, Paturpampa, Huancavelica, 09001, PeruSchool of Social Sciences and Rural Development, Faculty of Education Sciences, National University of Huancavelica, Avenida Agricultura 319-321, Paturpampa, Huancavelica, 09001, PeruIntroduction This research is a systematic review aimed at synthesizing scientific evidence on the causes of university dropout, focusing on the subcategories of vocational guidance, academic performance, socioeconomic status, and institutional aspects between 2020 and June 2024. Methods Only articles addressing university dropout were considered, analyzing dimensions such as vocational guidance, academic performance, socioeconomic status, and institutional aspects. Articles published in indexed scientific journals with double-blind, double-blind peer, or open reviews between 2020 and June 2024 were included. The main databases used were Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. To assess the risk of bias in qualitative studies, the criteria from the article “Validity criteria for qualitative research: three epistemological strands for the same purpose” were used. For quantitative studies, the criteria from the article “Evaluating survey research in articles published in Library Science journals” were followed. For mixed-method studies, both sets of criteria were combined. Results A total of 23 studies were included: 15 quantitative (65.22%), 3 qualitative (13.04%), and 5 mixed-method (21.74%). All studies (100%) addressed the subcategories of socioeconomic status and institutional aspects. Regarding the academic performance subcategory, 86% of the studies addressed it, while the vocational guidance subcategory was covered by 73.91% of the studies. Conclusions Vocational guidance, academic performance, socioeconomic status, and institutional aspects are crucial for reducing university dropout. Providing adequate professional guidance, academic support, financial assistance, and strong institutional support is fundamental to improving student retention and academic success.https://f1000research.com/articles/13-942/v2University dropout vocational guidance academic performance socioeconomic status institutional aspecteng
spellingShingle Juan Carlos Cárdenas Valverde
Vilma Inga Choque
Abraham Ccencho Pari
Javier Carrillo Cayllahua
Raul Quincho Apumayta
Delsio Huamán Ataypoma
University Dropout: A Systematic Review of the Main Determinant Factors (2020-2024) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
F1000Research
University dropout
vocational guidance
academic performance
socioeconomic status
institutional aspect
eng
title University Dropout: A Systematic Review of the Main Determinant Factors (2020-2024) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_full University Dropout: A Systematic Review of the Main Determinant Factors (2020-2024) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_fullStr University Dropout: A Systematic Review of the Main Determinant Factors (2020-2024) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_full_unstemmed University Dropout: A Systematic Review of the Main Determinant Factors (2020-2024) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_short University Dropout: A Systematic Review of the Main Determinant Factors (2020-2024) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_sort university dropout a systematic review of the main determinant factors 2020 2024 version 2 peer review 2 approved
topic University dropout
vocational guidance
academic performance
socioeconomic status
institutional aspect
eng
url https://f1000research.com/articles/13-942/v2
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