Academic Satisfaction Scale

Schmitt, Neal; Oswald, Frederick L.; Friede, Alyssa; Imus, Anna; Merritt, Stephanie M.

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“…In the studies, conducted earlier, the determinants linked with students' determination, time constraints, and diminishing interest have been discussed in detail (Golde, 1998;Wao, Onwuegbuzie, 2011). Furthermore, there is an extensive amount of literature available on disengagement among students pursuing their undergraduate studies (Bergdahl, 2022;Pekrun et al, 2011;Schmitt et al, 2008). However, limited research studies are available on the disengagement issue that exists among MPhil and PhD students of media research, and a serious need for systemized research on the topic is needed.…”

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Disengagement from Postgraduate Research: An Exploratory Analysis of Media Research Students Experiencing Disengagement from Studies in Karachi

2022

International Journal of Media and Information Literacy

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MPhil and PhD students of media research (media studies/mass communication students) are expected to be a highly skilled selective group of students in addition to being avid researchers. Therefore, pursuing the MPhil and PhD in media studies/mass communication is more challenging than other humanities and social sciences disciplines. The existing literature addresses the issues faced by the students during their research journey. The literature also endorses this research journey as rewarding for some students. However, others may find it more complex and challenging. This qualitative study explores the MPhil and PhD media research students' experiences of disengagement from their studies. The semi-structured interviews have been conducted with 20 MPhil and PhD media research students who have prolonged or discontinued their MPhil and PhD studies. The research study explores the different categories, reasons, and inability to overcome the disengagement experience from studies among MPhil and PhD or higher education media research students. Work pressure, financial reasons, health issues, poor supervision, family restrictions, better alternatives, and change in priorities are found to be the few reasons for disengagement experienced by media research students in Pakistan. Moreover, students' personal and environmental inabilities to overcome the reasons for disengagement that leads to prolongment and discontinuation of their MPhil and PhD studies have also been discussed, followed by potential recommendations to overcome the disengagement experiences. The research is beneficial for the academic institutions offering MPhil and PhD programs in media research to resolve the issues of disinterest and disengagement of students at the MPhil and PhD levels.

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Disengagement from Postgraduate Research: An Exploratory Analysis of Media Research Students Experiencing Disengagement from Studies in Karachi

2022

International Journal of Media and Information Literacy

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Academic Satisfaction Scale

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Disengagement from Postgraduate Research: An Exploratory Analysis of Media Research Students Experiencing Disengagement from Studies in Karachi

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