Experiencing the Journey Together: The Role of Social Support during the Doctorate
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Chapter Title | Experiencing the Journey Together: The Role of Social Support during the Doctorate |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 3337 |
Book Title | Traversing the Doctorate: Reflections and Strategies from Students, Supervisors and Administrators |
Authors | Machin, Tanya, M. (Author) and Parsons-Smith, Renee L. (Author) |
Editors | Machin, Tanya, M., Clara, Marc and Danaher, Patrick Alan |
Page Range | 269-285 |
Series | Palgrave Studies in Education Research Methods |
Chapter Number | 15 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | 2019 |
Publisher | Springer |
Place of Publication | Cham, Switzerland |
ISBN | 9783030237301 |
9783030237318 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23731-8_15 |
Web Address (URL) | https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-23731-8_15 |
Abstract | Completing a doctorate can be a solitary and sometimes stressful experience, which is further exacerbated by the underlying nature and structure of this particular degree. The issue of social support during the doctoral journey is important to address given its relationship with well-being. Additionally, social isolation has been identified as a major contributing factor of compromised psychological and physical health. Indeed, adequate social support becomes a critical component if one is to successfully navigate the PhD terrain. This chapter will highlight the protective benefits associated with social support, as well as examine the empirical findings on the negative effects of social isolation during the doctoral journey. Additionally, this chapter will provide two contrasting student experiences of social isolation, specifically relating to on-campus versus off-campus modes of study. Finally, the provision of practical strategies to facilitate increased social support will be provided. |
Keywords | Doctorate, PhD, social support, social isolation |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
Byline Affiliations | School of Psychology and Counselling |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q589z/experiencing-the-journey-together-the-role-of-social-support-during-the-doctorate
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