Exploring Latent Profile Transition Patterns and Predictors of Institutional Commitment among University Students

Key Points

• The study aims to classify latent profile types of institutional commitment among university students and identify predictors affecting transitions over time.
• Utilized longitudinal data from 745 university students in the Korean Education Longitudinal Study 2005.
• Conducted latent profile analysis (LPA) and latent transition analysis (LTA) to discern profile types and transitions.
• Applied multinomial logistic regression to analyze predictors influencing profile transitions.
• Categorized students into three latent profile groups: 'passive commitment', 'moderate commitment', and 'active commitment'.
• Observed clear transition patterns between groups with advancement in academic years.
• Identified significant predictors for profile transitions including academic engagement, peer interactions, and the educational environment.

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