A few days ago, the article “Reasons for Course Selection and Academic Satisfaction among Master’s Degree Students” has been published in Journal of Hispanic Higher Education. Its authors are Pilar Figuera, Juan Llanes, Mercedes Torrado, Robert-Guerau Valls and Maria Rosa Buxarrais, all from the University of Barcelona.

Abstract
This study investigated the relationships between the motivations of master’s students and satisfaction with the programme. Participants included 978 students from two Spanish universities. The results showed that the characteristics of the master’s programme explained the differences in the reasons for choice and student satisfaction. We found a positive relationship between academic satisfaction and the reasons for self-realization and personal growth. The results allow us to reconsider the process of student guidance and counselling.

The article can be read in full and free of charge in the website of the journal.