Physical Education Graduate Students' Perceptions of Secondary Professional Socialization

• In Event: Investigating Sociocultural Issues in School Physical Education

Abstract

Understanding graduate students perceptions of graduate education is integral to providing effective training for academic careers. Socialization theory presents one perspective through which these experiences can be understood and interpreted. Due to differences in disciplinary norms, specific research related to physical education graduate student socialization is warranted. The purpose of this study was to identify institutional and relational factors that influence graduate student satisfaction and perceptions of program quality. Results indicated that while perceived program quality and student satisfaction are strongly related, these relationships are moderated by the student’s perception of their academic advisor and research training. Results align with previous literature and stress the importance of further research into graduate students’ career development.

Authors

• Gabriella McLoughlin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Kevin Andrew R. Richards, University of Alabama

• Karen Lux Gaudreault, University of Wyoming

• Victoria Shiver, University of Wyoming