Research Summary: Psychometric properties of a short version of the questionnaire on factors influencing degree completion among Peruvian graduate students

This research evaluates the psychometric properties of a short questionnaire designed to assess factors influencing degree completion among Peruvian graduate students. The study addresses the ongoing challenge higher education institutions face with graduate degree completion rates, which impact academic quality, student retention, and institutional efficiency, especially noting the limited robust psychometric evidence in Latin American contexts. It focuses on the internal structure and reliability of the assessment tool.

Why it matters

Understanding factors influencing graduate degree completion is critical for maintaining academic standards and institutional sustainability. Robust and culturally relevant assessment tools are essential for identifying and addressing issues that impact student progression, thereby safeguarding investment in education and human capital development.

Key insights

• Graduate degree completion is a significant concern for higher education institutions globally.
• Challenges in degree completion affect academic quality, student retention, and institutional efficiency.
• There is a recognized need to understand factors associated with delayed graduation.
• Evidence regarding the psychometric robustness of assessment instruments for these factors is limited in Latin American contexts.
• The study specifically evaluated the internal structure and reliability of a short questionnaire for Peruvian graduate students.
• A sample of 363 graduate students from a private university in Lima participated in the assessment.

Source

Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1887990