This study aims to fill an empirical void in our understanding of how doctoral students, both
domestic and international, cope with loneliness and isolation, and what types of tactic they …

High dropout rates, delay, and dissatisfaction among PhD students are common problems in
doctoral education. Research shows that many different factors are associated with doctoral …

Definition A “doctoral student” is the term for a student undertaking the highest level of
university degree (a doctorate).“Supervisor” is the term for the academic, or academics, who …

Despite the increasing popularity of doctoral education, many students do not complete their
studies, and very little information is available about them. Understanding why some …

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 …

The so-called 'hidden curriculum'(HC) is often presented as a counterproductive element in
education, and many scholars argue that it should be eliminated, by being made explicit, in …

Using the conceptual framework of social capital, this study outlines the experiences of 20
first-generation students currently enrolled in doctoral degree programs. The framework …

ABSTRACT Aim/Purpose Both the quality and the quantity of doctoral supervision have
been identified as central determinants of the doctoral journey. However, there is a gap in …

Socialization has become the common theoretical framework used to better understand the
complexity of the doctoral student experience (eg, Austin, 2002; Clark & Corcoran, 1986; …

This paper explores doctoral students' experiences of their scholarly communities in terms of
socio-psychological well-being. Further, the study examines how experiences were related …