Date of Graduation
Spring 2010
Degree
Master of Science in Psychology
Department
Psychology
Committee Chair
Carol Shoptaugh
Abstract
This study examines one retention initiative focusing on pedagogical changes that improve the classroom environment in Introductory Psychology. Classroom environment was manipulated, comparing a blended class format to a traditional lecture class. The impact of this manipulation on retention and student outcomes including motivation (satisfaction of basic needs), academic performance (course percent, exam percent, fall GPA, and cumulative spring GPA), perceived stress and physical health symptoms was examined. The blended format supported higher perceptions of autonomy support and better course performance, and was positively related to better overall wellbeing.
Keywords
blended course, autonomy support, retention, motivation, academic performance, stress, health, hardiness, self-determination theory, basic needs
Subject Categories
Psychology
Copyright
© Jessica Denise Wooldridge
Recommended Citation
Wooldridge, Jessica Denise, "The Influence of a Learning Environment on Retention, Academic Performance, and Physical Health" (2010). MSU Graduate Theses/Dissertations. 1774.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/1774
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