Over the past two decades, identity has emerged as a concept framing studies of early
career researcher experience. Yet, identity is an amorphous concept, understood and used …

During the past decade, mentoring research has broadened from its traditional dyadic
perspective to examine the support provided by a “developmental network.” This article …

The purpose of this study was to provide a better understanding of doctoral studies
persistence and completion by developing and validating a predictive model of dropout …

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

Becoming a researcher is one of the roads travelled in the emotional, social, and intellectual
process of PhD journeys. As such, developing a researcher identity during doctoral study is …

Little research and practice has focused specifically on Stage 2 of the doctoral student
experience–the critical transition from 'dependence to independence'. In the United States, a …

After nearly 30 years as a subject of inquiry, mentoring remains a mainstay in the
organizational literature, as relationships are arguably more important than ever to …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to present a synthesis of the origins and theoretical
frameworks of adult mentoring practices in educational and workplace settings along with an …

Prevalence studies indicate that higher degree research (Master's and Doctoral) students
experience high rates of psychological distress. As a result, universities are seeking …

There are no universal, precise, or explicit criteria for completing a doctoral degree
successfully. Researchers and practitioners have pointed out how difficult and time …