Factors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
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1. My high school academic achievement was important in my decision to persist. | – | 0.47* | 0.33 | – | 0.37 | 0.11 | −0.10 | 0.12 | 0.43* |
2. My SAT/ACT scores were important in my decision to persist. | 0.47* | – | −0.18 | – | 0.34 | 0.36 | −0.08 | 0.13 | 0.38 |
3. My study habits are important in my decision to persist. | 0.48* | 0.21 | – | – | 0.18 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.09 |
4. My commitment to career and educational goals is important in my decision to persist. | 0.47* | 0.07 | 0.22 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
5. My confidence in quantitative skills (computer skills, mathematical ability, creativity) are important in my decision to persist. | 0.17 | −0.10 | 0.27 | 0.241 | – | 0.34 | 0.04 | 0.38 | −0.05 |
6. My commitment to this University (Texas State University) is important in my decision to persist. | 0.32 | 0.27 | 0.38 | 0.454* | 0.42 | – | 0.38 | 0.33 | 0.31 |
7. My financial needs are important in my decision to persist. | −0.24 | 0.13 | −0.03 | 0.17 | −0.01 | −0.22 | – | 0.10 | 0.31 |
8. Having family support is important in my decision to persist. | 0.33 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.297 | 0.41 | .43* | 0.25 | – | 0.09 |
9. Social engagement at the university is important in my decision to persist. | 0.21 | 0.45* | −0.10 | 0.345 | 0.23 | 0.45* | 0.16 | 0.38 | – |