University administrators and mental health clinicians have raised concerns about
depression and anxiety among Ph. D. students, yet no study has systematically synthesized …

Studying in overseas institutions presents international students with exciting opportunities;
however, with these opportunities come challenges. Drawing on literature since the year …

Across the globe, doctoral education is in the throes of change. Diversification, regulation
and proliferation are just a few of the developments that pose major challenges for those …

This qualitative study explored the perceptions and experiences of Black female doctoral
students at predominantly White institutions and their impact on academic persistence and …

Although first-generation students represent a substantial proportion of doctoral students,
few studies have examined their experiences and outcomes. We contribute to this nascent …

Abstract Using a Black Feminist Thought framework, this phenomenological study focused
on lived experiences with mentoring relationships among 38 Black women in doctoral …

International student numbers have increased drastically in the past few years. International
students provide benefits to universities and American students such as greater revenue …

Doctoral education demands significant time, energy, financial, and emotional commitments.
Depending on the characteristics of the doctoral student, barriers to completion and …

One of the central goals of doctoral programs is to develop independent researchers and
scholars who will lead the next generation of knowledge production. Despite extant …

Adult professionals enroll in online graduate programs and rely on social support and on
their ability to self-regulate to be successful. The literature on academic self-regulation …