Eitology of Students Failure in Completing their PhD programs within Stipulated Time Period

Abstract

Doctorate degree so-called doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) is amiably
recognized as a remarkable postgraduate qualification so far. In the walk of
technological advancement and globalization, the demand for doctorate degrees can’t
be abandon and commonly, students with a vivid academic background, desire to
pursue challenging careers, auspicious personal traits with motivation are enrolled
for this program. When such distinctive students failed to complete the doctorate
degree within the stipulated time, have arisen many questions for stakeholders. This
study was conducted to articulate the etiology of student failure in completing a
doctorate program within a stipulated time. For this purpose, Ph.D. students were
considered population, and data was collected through questionnaires. A total of 268
questionnaires were distributed and 233 were received. Statistical tools such as EFA,
CFA, and SEM were applied. For this SPSS-20 and AMOS-24 software were used.
Results of the study found that Institutional Support, Personality Trait, and Supervisor
Support have a significant positive impact on Ph.D. degree completion. It is
recommended that all stakeholders need to play their role and there is a dire need to
develop a systematic formally organized research structure. There is also a need to
establish a provincial and National Research Monitoring Cell for persuasion and
streamlining of research activities. Supervisor’s engagement of students beyond odds
hours also inculcate research/innovation habits.