Defining student success as a multidimensional concept: A scoping review

Q1 Social Sciences
Jorien Vugteveen , Fabiola Figueroa Esquivel , Claudia Luijer
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Student success is a critically important concept in educational assessment and research, yet a comprehensive synthesis of its defining elements remains absent. To address this gap, a scoping review was conducted, identifying 274 peer-reviewed studies published between 2011 and 2022. From these studies, data pertaining to conceptualizations of student success and related factors were extracted and analyzed using inductive coding to uncover key themes and recurring patterns. The review culminated in a comprehensive definition of student success, encompassing five core dimensions: persistence and academic progress, academic performance, attainment of learning objectives, satisfaction, and career success. Additionally, four distinct categories of factors related to student success were identified, including background and pre-college experiences, psychosocial capital, educational experiences, and institutional factors. These findings provide grounds for moving beyond traditional narrow interpretations of student success by acknowledging its multidimensional nature. This understanding of student success’ multidimensionality is essential to equip educational institutions in better preparing students to navigate the complexities of contemporary societal challenges, leading to the development of more well-rounded and successful graduates.
将学生成功定义为一个多维概念:范围审查
在教育评估和研究中,学生成功是一个至关重要的概念,但对其定义要素的全面综合仍然缺乏。为了解决这一差距,进行了范围审查,确定了2011年至2022年期间发表的274项同行评议研究。从这些研究中,使用归纳编码提取和分析与学生成功概念化和相关因素相关的数据,以揭示关键主题和重复模式。这篇综述最终给出了对学生成功的全面定义,包括五个核心维度:坚持和学业进步、学习成绩、学习目标的实现、满意度和职业成功。此外,研究还确定了与学生成功相关的四种不同类型的因素,包括背景和大学前经历、社会心理资本、教育经历和制度因素。这些发现为超越对学生成功的传统狭隘解释,承认其多维性提供了依据。这种对学生成功多维度的理解对于教育机构更好地帮助学生应对当代社会挑战的复杂性至关重要,从而培养出更全面、更成功的毕业生。
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