Factors Motivating Saudi Students' Choice to Pursue Graduate Studies in Light of Human Capital Theory and Social Capital Theory

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This study investigates the factors driving students' decision to pursue graduate studies, drawing on human capital theory and social capital theory, and focusing on personal and social scales. A descriptive survey method was employed, utilizing a questionnaire comprising 24 statements, administered to 377 graduate students at King Saud University. Results indicate broad consensus among participants regarding personal and developmental motivations for pursuing postgraduate studies, with somewhat less agreement on social factors. Statistically significant differences were observed based on gender, with male respondents showing stronger agreement on personal factors and females on social factors. Additionally, students with higher monthly incomes exhibited greater agreement on social factors. However, no significant differences were found based on college or program fees.
 
Keywords: Postgraduate studies, Saudi students, human capital theory, social capital theory.
 
 

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