| This study examined the similarities and differences in the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory profiles of the general population, university teachers, and persons enrolled in Higher Education (HIED) 710, Research Colloquium, at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator profiles for successful completion of the doctoral program were identified. Gender, ethnicity, age, grade point average, graduate record examination scores, and the major of the master's degree conferred were also examined to determine the impact on successful completion of the doctoral program. The subjects for this study consisted of 223 A&M-Commerce doctoral higher education students, of which 159 students graduated from the program, 39 students had not graduated, and 25 students were still currently enrolled. An ex post facto analysis was conducted based on data accumulated over a 12-year span from fall 1990 through spring 2002. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Form G was utilized as the instrument for the study. Categorical data in the form of frequencies were tested utilizing the nonparametric test of Chi-Square. Ironically, results indicated that students who had successfully completed the doctoral program had the same Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as those who did not graduate. Recommendations for further research indicated the need to include a larger sample size in order to develop a more definitive personality profile of successful graduates. |
