The relationship between psychological well-being, student persistence, and retention at a rural public higher education institution
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Mental health is a substantial concern in higher education. Fostering positive psychological attributes may improve mental health and contribute to student success. This research analyzes the relationship between positive psychological attributes and student persistence, an element of student success. The research also explores the impacts of mental health on higher education in rural areas. Additionally, it examines how society's view of the purpose of higher education can be revised and expanded by fostering psychological well-being. Employing a logistical regression model, the study results indicate that grit, engagement, resilience, and life satisfaction are statistically significant predictors of students' persistence from one semester to the next. However, this model is limited by a low r^2 number, which requires further research.
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Ed. D.