The characteristics of 'Gap-Year' students and their tertiary academic outcomes
The characteristics of 'Gap-Year' students and their tertiary academic outcomes
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DOI：
10.1111/j.1475-4932.2007.00418.x
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发表时间：
2007-09-01
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影响因子：
1.2
通讯作者：
Miller, Paul W.
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作者：
Birch, Elisa Rose;Miller, Paul W.
本研究探讨了“间隔年”（在完成高中学业和开始大学学习之间休学一年的决定）的决定因素以及该决定对大学成绩的后续影响。研究发现，影响学生大学延期决定的主要因素是他们之前的学业成绩、年龄和地点。研究发现，推迟上大学的学生比高中毕业后直接上大学的学生得分更高。这种分数优势在成绩不佳的学生中更为明显，尤其是处于大学分数分布下半部分的男学生。
This study examines the determinants of taking a 'gap-year' (the decision to take a year off study between completing high school and commencing university) and the subsequent impact of this decision on marks at university. It finds that the main factors influencing students' decisions on university deferment are their previous academic achievements, age and location. Students who defer university are found to have higher marks than students who commence university directly after completing high school. This mark advantage is more pronounced among low-performing students, particularly male students, who are in the lower-half of the university marks distribution.