Binary Logistic Regression Model: Factor Influencing the Intention to Pursue Further Study at Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia among STPM Students

Abstract

Student’s intention to pursue their further study is influenced by many factors nowadays because they have many channels if compared to previous. STPM students can choose to continue study at higher education institution in Malaysia or aboard because the certificate is also recognised by foreign countries. They are able to differentiate the cost and benefit of their chance to further study. Hence, the objective of this study is to investigate the factors influence the intention of STPM students to further their study at higher education institution in Malaysia. The primary and quantitative data are used for this study. Questionnaires are distributed to 254 selected respondents among the STPM students who study at the government school in Kulai, Johor. Moreover, the binary logistic regression model is applied in this study. From the results, most of the students have intention to pursue their further study at higher education institution in Malaysia. Moreover, the value of education and the physical facilities have the likelihood to influence the student’s intention. Hence, these factors need focused by the government to reduce the brain drain in Malaysia.