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 …

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 …

Increased doctoral student numbers has led to a growth in studies dedicated to doctoral
experience. These studies have raised a range of mental health concerns around workload …

ABSTRACT Aim/Purpose The purpose of this study was to document the impacts of the
COVID-19 pandemic for doctoral students who were proposing, conducting, or writing up …

Today's doctoral students will have a major role in educating tomorrow's students, so how do
we want to shape their doctoral experience? Should this be a lone, unsupported journey as …

Doctoral students often struggle with depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical concerns,
that are directly associated with their programs. Supporting doctoral students' well-being …

This study provides a much needed insight into Muslim doctoral students' perceptions of UK
higher education and their experiences through their doctoral study. The research is based …

ABSTRACT Aim/Purpose The purpose of this study was to explain how Distance Education
women EdD students who are mothers balanced and integrated their multiple identities (eg …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore belonging in relation to postgraduate
wellbeing in the light of renewed concerns about the mental health and wellbeing this group …

ABSTRACT Aim/Purpose This paper investigates the role of social support in the PhD.
Despite universities' efforts to provide a collegial PhD experience, candidates report …