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- Title
Characteristics That Matter Most: Doctoral Students' Perceptions of Positive and Negative Advisor Attributes.
- Authors
Barnes, Benita J.; Williams, Elizabeth A.; Archer, Shuli Arieh
- Abstract
The relationship doctoral students develop with their advisor is reputed to be one of the most important of their graduate education. Research shows that advisors play a critical role in many aspects of the doctoral degree process. However, the literature is sparse regarding doctoral students' perceptions of the positive and negative attributes of their advisors. We address that gap by identifying several recurring themes that emerged from a qualitative content analysis of open-ended survey responses from doctoral students regarding their advising experiences. Students spoke most positively about advisors who were accessible and helpful as well as socializing and caring. Conversely, they identified being inaccessible, unhelpful, and uninterested as negative attributes of advisors. We offer implications for advisors and advisees.
- Subjects
DOCTORAL students; ACADEMIC dissertations; GRADUATE education; EDUCATION; COLLEGE dropouts; COUNSELING in higher education; FACULTY advisors; VOCATIONAL guidance; STUDENTS
- Publication
NACADA Journal, 2010, Vol 30, Issue 1, p34
- ISSN
0271-9517
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12930/0271-9517-30.1.34