What disengages doctoral students in the biological and environmental sciences from their doctoral studies?

Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 71 - 86
Published: Nov 6, 2016
Abstract
This study explored the causes of student disengagement from their doctoral studies in the biological and environmental sciences. The data came from interviews of 40 doctoral students (male = 15, female = 25) and underwent qualitative analysis for content. Our results showed that doctoral studies provide multiple contexts for disengagement, such as the scholarly community and supervision, while doctoral students’ sense of distress, cynicism and...
Paper Details
Title
What disengages doctoral students in the biological and environmental sciences from their doctoral studies?
Published Date
Nov 6, 2016
Volume
39
Issue
1
Pages
71 - 86
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