Factors Influencing Motivation to Pursue Doctoral Studies in Resources Management and Development at The Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University
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This study aimed to 1) compare the differences in personal factors and the factors influencing motivation to pursue doctoral studies, and 2) examine the relationship between personal factors and the factors influencing motivation to pursue doctoral studies in the Doctor of Philosophy Program in Resource Management and Development, Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University. The sample consisted of 105 doctoral students enrolled during the academic years 2021–2024. Data were collected using an online questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, while hypotheses were tested using one-way analysis of variance (One-way ANOVA) and Chi-square analysis. The results revealed that: (1) Regarding the comparison of differences in factors influencing motivation to pursue doctoral studies, gender, age, and monthly income showed no significant differences in motivation to pursue doctoral studies. In contrast, nationality, occupation, and work experience demonstrated statistically significant differences at the .05 level. (2) Regarding the relationship between personal factors and the factors influencing motivation to pursue doctoral studies, nationality and occupation were significantly related to motivation to pursue doctoral studies at the .05 level. However, gender, age, work experience, and monthly income showed no overall relationship with motivation to pursue doctoral studies.
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