The Influence of Social Supports on Graduate Student Persistence in Biomedical Fields.

ABSTRACT: Pathways to biomedical careers are not being pursued with equal vigilance among all students. Emerging research shows that historically underrepresented (HU) students who maintain a strong science identity are more likely to persist. However, the influence of social support on persistence is less studied, especially as it relates to science identity among doctoral students. To fill this gap, a 1-year study to assess similarities and differences among 101 HU and majority biomedical doctoral students was conducted to measure the extent to which 1) they report equivalent experiences of social support, science identity, and intentions to persist; 2) their experiences of social support predict intentions to persist 1 year later; and 3) science identity mediates the relationship between s

SUBMITTER: Estrada M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6755307 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature