Examining social adjustment to college in the age of social media: Factors influencing successful transitions and persistence

Social adjustment plays a critical role in student persistence at college. Social media such as Facebook, used widely by this population, have the potential to positively enhance students' transition to college by encouraging connection and interaction among peers. The present study examines th...

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Published in:	Computers and education Vol. 67; pp. 193 - 207
Main Authors:	Gray, Rebecca, Vitak, Jessica, Easton, Emily W., Ellison, Nicole B.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01-09-2013
Subjects:	Adjustment College adjustment Colleges Digital media Education Facebook Joints Mathematical models Persistence Retention Social integration Social media Social networks Students Persistence College adjustment Retention Facebook Social integration Social media
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