ISSN : 1225-598X
This study aims at examining how social networks influence graduate students’ learning flow, academic persistence intention, and research productivity. The findings reveal significant correlations among the networks of friendship, trust, and academic help. In particular, regression analysis indicated that the outdegree centrality in the friendship network positively influences academic persistence intention. Additionally, certain students exhibited high centrality across all three networks, suggesting that they actively engage in giving and receiving academic help while maintaining close and trust relationships. To gain a deeper understanding of the network analysis results, in-depth interviews were conducted with individuals playing central roles within the networks. This study emphasizes the importance of social networks in promoting graduate students’ academic success and suggests strategies for targeted support based on these findings.