Objective To understand how researchers experience working in academia and the effects
these experiences have on their mental health and well-being, through synthesizing …

As concerns about poor mental health and psychological wellbeing (wellbeing) in doctoral
students grow, the early stage of doctoral study could be a prime opportunity for early …

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 …

The number of PhD candidates who experience psychological problems has risen
significantly over the past few years. Poor mental health can have numerous negative …

This exploratory study examines issues related to work-life balance and well-being of a
diverse population of graduate students, including master's and doctoral students, full-time …

Background Despite prior evidence supporting the association between stressful life events
and mental health status, there are limited data on the number and severity of stressful life …

All You Need is Self-Determination: Investigation of PhD Students’ Motivation Profiles and
Their Impact on the Doctoral Comple Page 1 Volume 16, 2021 Accepting Editor Cynthia P …

There is an academic acceptance that doctoral studies are a complex, multifaceted
endeavour bound with the differing, emerging and contrasting identities of the students who …

By synthesising literature from various studies, this chapter demonstrates that there is
currently a mental health crisis in academia. Indeed, the authors highlight that academia has …

Much research around student mental health focuses on undergraduate students. However,
recent research suggests that depression and anxiety are just as prevalent among …