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The Determinant Factors of Academic Performance of University Students in Ecuador. A Multilevel Longitudinal Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines determinants of academic performance at a major Ecuadorian university. Results show that sex, parental education, and secondary school type strongly influence achievement, while early low performance predicts dropout risk. Significant variance across schools reflects institutional effects. Practical implications include early academic support, preparatory programs, and early alert systems to improve retention and promote equity in higher education.

Source: Journal of Hispanic Higher Education

DOI: 10.1177/15381927251392101

Authors: Edwin Buenaño, Lorena Araujo Silva, Bernardo Villegas, Francisco X. Morales

Institution: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

Language: English

Topic: Educational Outcomes and Influences

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400