This is a Research Highlight, where I present published research on doctoral student wellbeing. To complete one’s doctoral studies is not an easy task. The road to defending your thesis is long and winding and sometimes there are obstacles that just make it impossible to go on. This might lead…
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This is a Research Highlight, where I present published research on doctoral student wellbeing. A recent article by Sverdlik, Hall and McAlpine examined the effect of integration into the scholarly community and perceptions of self-worth on the wellbeing of doctoral students. So, in essence, they were looking at impostor syndrome…
One of the most common issues doctoral researchers bring to my attention at the moment, is the lack of social gatherings and social support during these exceptional times. Fostering belongingness in academia can be difficult even if there isn’t an ongoing pandemic. But right now, it’s more important than ever….
