Exploring Persistence Factors Of Students in Agricultural Science

Authors

  • Abdullah Mat Rashid Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • Irra Zahira Ishan Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • Nurul Farhana Mohamed Universiti Putra Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2020-0062

Abstract

The authors employed a qualitative case study design to explore factors of persistence in agricultural science program. Specifically focused on factors that influence participants continue in enroll the agricultural program in tertiary education since previously studied a subject or several subjects related to agriculture in secondary school. All participants had taken agricultural programs in tertiary education and previously had studied subject that related to agriculture during secondary school. Findings show that support from close individual, school environment, exposure to agriculture and personal factor were factors influencing the persistence of students in agriculture. The authors address implications for increasing student’s persistence in agricultural science program.

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Published

2020-07-10

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How to Cite

Exploring Persistence Factors Of Students in Agricultural Science. (2020). Journal of Educational and Social Research, 10(4), 38. https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2020-0062