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标题：Influential factors to pursue doctorate degree in Malaysia
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作者：Siew Foen Ng ; Siew Foen Ng ; Nik Maheran Nik Muhd 等
期刊名称：Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
印刷版ISSN：1877-0428
出版年度：2011
卷号：15
页码：2028-2032
DOI：10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.04.048
语种：English
出版社：Elsevier
摘要：The production of doctorate graduates is important for new knowledge economy. In Malaysia, doctorate holders are still relatively small. Thus, there is a vital need to look into ways to boost up the number of admission and production of doctoral graduates. This study examined the underlying determinants for the choice of pursuing a doctoral degree? Using both quantitative and qualitative data from 888 and 7 usable responses, the study found the contributing factors to attract individuals into the doctorate program were (1) Opportunity; (2) Personal attributes; (3) Working Relevant Knowledge; (4) Financial support; (5) Program structures; and (6) Social Support.
关键词：Doctoral degree: Influential factors: Opportunities: Personal attributes;Working relevant knowledge;Financial support;Program structures;Support