Gap and Potential of Student Retention for Malaysian Education Studies

Abstract

The aim of this study is to find out the research gap relating to student retention in Malaysia. Studies on student retention in the Malaysian context are also examined. Results from various disciplines, various study samples, factor studies that contribute to retention rates and ways of improving student retention in institutions of study from various countries have been analysed. This is to add information to the studies on the research gap in Malaysia. This study contributes to the understanding of researchers on the potential of research and the need for research on student retention conducted in Malaysia due to the scarcity of such studies.