The Effect of Socialization on Doctoral Student Persistence in Engineering: A Structural Equation Model

• In Event: Roundtable Session 33
  In Roundtable Session: Factors Affecting Success

Abstract

A structural equation model technique is used to examine the socialization and the persistence of doctoral students in engineering at a large private, 4-year research university. Areas of socialization and mediating effects of satisfaction on student persistence are examined. A model for doctoral student persistence in engineering is presented. Recommendations to provide services, programs and an environment for successful socialization and integration is discussed.

Authors

• Evelyn Felina Castillo, University of Southern California

• Linda A. Fischer, University of Southern California

• Dennis Hocevar, University of Southern California