Research Article
The impact of college student socialization, social class, and race on need for cognition
Article first published online: 23 MAR 2010
DOI: 10.1002/ir.324
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New Directions for Institutional Research
Special Issue: Diversity and Educational Benefits
Volume 2010, Issue 145, pages 99–111, Spring 2010
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How to Cite
Padgett, R. D., Goodman, K. M., Johnson, M. P., Saichaie, K., Umbach, P. D. and Pascarella, E. T. (2010), The impact of college student socialization, social class, and race on need for cognition. New Directions for Institutional Research, 2010: 99–111. doi: 10.1002/ir.324
Publication History
- Issue published online: 23 MAR 2010
- Article first published online: 23 MAR 2010
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- Center of Inquiry in the Liberal Arts at Wabash College
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Abstract
Using longitudinal data, this chapter expands the use of Weidman's Model of Undergraduate Socialization by applying it to components of college student socialization, social class, and race and how these elements work together to influence need for cognition.

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