Attributes of Successful Graduate Students: Facilitating Self-Efficacy and Persistence

Authors

Hamid H. Atchan, Winona State UniversityFollow
Hannah M. Terry, Winona State UniversityFollow
Jacob H. Perner, Winona State UniversityFollow
Jesse Gonzalez, Winona State UniversityFollow
Joseph R. Mueller, Winona State UniversityFollow
Kornelia Staniszewska, Winona State UniversityFollow
Mendela K. Paulsen, Winona State UniversityFollow

Abstract

Colleges and universities struggle with declining program completion rates among graduate students. While the attrition rate of graduate students declined over the last five years in the United States, the issue of graduate student persistence continues to be challenging. This study identifies and explores reported characteristics: expectations, motivation, self-discipline, emotional intelligence, and passion for learning. Graduate students studying educational leadership conducted a qualitative inquiry to approach theoretical comprehension of the intrinsic motivations, expectations, and major attributes of successful graduate students. Examining these areas provides a deeper understanding of success achieved by graduate students.

Recommended Citation

Atchan, H. H., Terry, H. M., Perner, J. H., Gonzalez, J., Mueller, J. R., Staniszewska, K., & Paulsen, M. K. (2023). Attributes of Successful Graduate Students: Facilitating Self-Efficacy and Persistence. The Journal of Advancing Education Practice, 4(1). https://openriver.winona.edu/jaep/vol4/iss1/2