CliftonStrengths Meta-Analysis on Student Attrition

This document is a technical report presenting a meta-analysis of strengths-based interventions aimed at reducing student attrition in higher education settings. It outlines the significance of knowing one's strengths in fostering positive self-awareness and engagement among students. The study details the methodology employed, including a literature search conducted in summer 2023 that identified 73 relevant studies on CliftonStrengths and its impact on student retention. Six studies met the eligibility criteria and were analyzed to understand the relationship between CliftonStrengths interventions and student retention rates. The report provides a comprehensive coding of the selected studies, which included variables such as sample sizes and effect sizes. Additionally, it discusses the statistical methods used to aggregate data from these studies, emphasizing the importance of calculating effect sizes to estimate the relationship between strengths-based interventions and student outcomes. The findings serve as a preliminary quantitative proof of concept regarding the effectiveness of these interventions in enhancing student retention.