THE GREEK DROPOUT TOOL: EXAMINING ITS ADAPTATION AND VALIDITY
Christina K. Modiati, Dimitra P. Georgopoulou, Vasiliki J. Gkolfinopoulou, George S. Androulakis
Pages: 238-253
Received: 30 Apr 2025
Revised: 24 Jan 2026
Published: 1 Mar 2026
DOI: 10.62991/EA1997516543
Views: 198
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Abstract: The issue of student dropout in higher education represents a critical challenge for both national and European academic communities. Despite extensive research on this phenomenon, the precise factors contributing to dropout remain elusive, and standardized instruments for its assessment vary across contexts and lack cross-context consensus. This study introduces the development of a 15-item questionnaire, specifically designed to identify the factors driving dropout among university students. The questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 3,099 students from all departments of the University of Patras. To evaluate the adaptation and validity of the Greek Dropout Tool, confirmatory factor analysis and item response theory were employed. Additionally, the study integrated three established tools—the Burnout Assessment Tool, the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)—to explore the relationships between dropout and related phenomena. The findings provide insights into the underlying causes of dropout and contribute to the development of targeted interventions.
Keywords: drop out, adaptation, validity, reliability
Cite this article: Christina K. Modiati, Dimitra P. Georgopoulou, Vasiliki J. Gkolfinopoulou, George S. Androulakis. THE GREEK DROPOUT TOOL: EXAMINING ITS ADAPTATION AND VALIDITY. Journal of International Scientific Publications: Educational Alternatives 23, 238-253 (2026). https://doi.org/10.62991/EA1997516543
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