Factors Affecting the Enrollment and Persistence of African-American Doctoral Students

Factors Affecting the Enrollment and Persistence of African-American Doctoral Students

A survey was sent to 106 African American doctoral recipients in sport and exercise science disciplines. Of these, 74, or 69.8% responded. Data analysis indicated that most respondents were extrinsically motivated to enroll. Persistence was influenced by institutional factors like financial aid and...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Physical educator 1996-12, Vol.53 (4), p.170-180
Hauptverfasser: King, Susan E, Chepyator-Thomson, J. R
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic Persistence
Achievement Need
African American Students
African Americans
Black Students
College Faculty
Degree Requirements
Doctoral Degrees
Doctoral Programs
Educational Environment
Enrollment Influences
Exercise
Graduate Students
Graduate Study
Higher Education
Physical Education
Predominantly White Institutions
Scholarships & fellowships
Secondary school students
Standardized Tests
Student Motivation
Universities
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Zusammenfassung:A survey was sent to 106 African American doctoral recipients in sport and exercise science disciplines. Of these, 74, or 69.8% responded. Data analysis indicated that most respondents were extrinsically motivated to enroll. Persistence was influenced by institutional factors like financial aid and academic support services. (SM)
ISSN:0031-8981
2160-1682