Qualitative Research: The Essential Guide to Theory and Practice provides a one-stop
resource for all those approaching qualitative research for the first time, as well as those …

Almost universally, residential doctoral programs have reported attrition rates of up to 50%
for face-to-face programs and 50-70% for online doctoral programs. The purpose of this …

During the past two decades, PhD graduate numbers have increased dramatically with
graduates viewed by governments as a means to advance the knowledge economy and …

This book explores how belonging differs based on students' social identities, such as race,
gender, sexual orientation, or the conditions they encounter on campus. Belonging—with …

The primary aim of this study was to better understand the antecedents of doctoral students'
emotional well-being, and their plans to leave academia. Based on past research …

A central trend in qualitative studies investigating doctoral students' dropout is to stress the
importance of students' integration and socialisation in their working environment. Yet, few of …

The COVID-19 pandemic has had its impact on research and researchers, and hence
potentially on the future of academia. Yet, empirical evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on …

Faculty mentoring is a durable structure of doctoral education that facilitates intellectual
growth, professional socialization, and progressive independence. We must more deeply …

Aim/Purpose The purpose of our study was to gain a better understanding of the factors that
contribute to graduate student sense of belonging and gain insights into differences in sense …

Today's doctoral programs continue to prepare students for a traditional academic career
path despite the inadequate supply of research-focused faculty positions. We advocate for a …