Solerzia e successo accademico

Novarese, Marco and Di Giovinazzo, Viviana (2013): Solerzia e successo accademico.

Abstract

This article uses university administration data to investigate the relation between student behavior (rapid response in finalizing enrolment procedures) and academic performance. It shows how student solicitude in enrolment, or a lack of it, can be a useful forecast of academic success. Several explanations can be given, including the greater or lesser tendency to procrastinate.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• English Title: Diligence and Academic Performance
• Language: Italian
• Keywords: Procrastination, academic performance, motivation
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D9 - Intertemporal Choice > D90 - General; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I2 - Education and Research Institutions > I21 - Analysis of Education

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