Going Online? Does Transferring to Online University Increase the Likelihood of Graduation among Students from Lower Social Background?

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  • Author(s): Sánchez-Gelabert, Albert; Elias, Marina (ORCID Elias, Marina (ORCID 0000-0002-8268-4965)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. 2023 20.
  • Publication Date:
    2023
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      BioMed Central, Ltd. Available from: Springer Nature. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://www.springer.com/gp/biomedical-sciences
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      17
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      College Students; Foreign Countries; Virtual Universities; College Transfer Students; Graduation Rate; Student Employment; Socioeconomic Background; Outcomes of Education; Educational Change; Dropout Characteristics; At Risk Persons
    • Subject Terms:
      Philippines
    • Accession Number:
      10.1186/s41239-023-00407-4
    • ISSN:
      2365-9440
    • Abstract:
      The increase in university participation has led to greater complexity in terms of students' trajectories, with the option of changing degree course or higher education institution or, more recently, the mode of study (face-to-face and online learning). These transitions can be strategic moves that facilitate greater continuity in educational trajectories and increase equity within the education system. Online universities offer greater flexibility in terms of time and location, providing new opportunities for students with specific profiles to pursue higher education. This article aims to delve into the complex trajectories of change and to analyse whether there are differences in educational outcomes based on students' social backgrounds. Using registry data from the Catalan university system (n = 42,370), we identify and characterise the trajectories of change and analyse the effect of the interaction between them and social origin on educational outcomes. The results indicate that students from lower social backgrounds and those who also work are most likely to transition to virtual education. However, social background continues to have an effect on the probability of graduating, dropping out or pursuing further studies.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2023
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1383016