Balancing between inspiration and exhaustion: PhD students' experienced socio-psychological well-being

Stubb, Jenni; Pyhältö, Kirsi; Lonka, Kirsti

doi:10.1080/0158037x.2010.515572

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“…Pychyl and Little (1998)Dimensional specificity in the prediction of subjective well-being: Personal projects in pursuit of the PhDCanadaI: 19 PhD students in interviews,II: 81 in surveyQualitative/quantitative2. Stubb et al (2011)Balancing between inspiration and exhaustion: PhD students’ experienced socio-psychological well-beingFinland669 PhD studentsQualitative/quantitative3. Haynes et al (2012)My world is not my doctoral programme…or is it?…”

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“…Stubb et al (2011) explored the concept of experienced socio-psychological well-being, referring to “doctoral students’ experience of their well-being in their scholarly community” (p. 35), by asking an open-ended question about the PhD student’s role in that community (see Table II). They did however, similarly to other authors included in this review, adapt a version of the questionnaire NORD MED (Medical Education in Nordic Countries), which was developed for medical students, measuring different theoretical constructs, including motivation, learning and experiences of well-being (Lonka et al, 2008).…”

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“…Studies combining both qualitative and quantitative data used one or two open-ended questions in questionnaires (Zahniser, Rupert, & Dorociak, 2017; Anttila et al, 2015; Hunter & Devine, 2016; Pyhältö & Keskinen, 2012; Stubb et al, 2011, 2012). The remainder combined questionnaires with interviews/focus groups (Juniper et al, 2012; Pychyl & Little, 1998), which was also chosen as the preferred method among the purely qualitative articles (Haynes et al, 2012; Martinez et al, 2013; Schmidt & Umans, 2014; Shavers & Moore, 2014) with the exception of one article, which applied auto ethnography (Kumar & Cavallaro, 2018).…”

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“…Lease, 1999; Petersen, 2011; Salmela-Aro, Tolvanen, & Nurmi, 2011). These early years, i.e., the years spent on PhD studies, are usually associated with a transition from dependence to independence, i.e., from the student role to the professional academic role (Laudel & Gläser, 2008), and it is in the intersection of this transition, and its associated decisions and uncertainties, the future well-being of aspiring academics possibly develops (Schmidt & Umans, 2014; Stubb, Pyhältö, & Lonka, 2011). …”

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“…Furthermore, there is evidence that the scholarly communities do not always provide optimal opportunities for doctoral students to participate in. Instead, the milieu is perceived as burdensome by a number of doctoral students, which affects their well-being in a negative way (Stubb et al, 2011). There are also indications that doctoral students (especially women) suffer from stress and mental fatigue (Appel & Dahlgren, 2003).…”

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Doctoral students’ well-being: a literature review

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Hansson

2018

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Purpose: Doctoral student well-being is an important matter that shapes the well-being of academics throughout their careers. Given that well-being has been found to be closely related to employee productivity and efficiency, strategies associated with maintaining well-being during PhD studies might be crucial for higher education, its outcomes and—just as importantly—for a balanced life of PhD students. Method: Based on 17 studies, this literature review critically assesses the literature on doctoral student well-being. Results: Theoretical models, concepts of well-being, and methods applied are discussed, as are the results of the articles. The reviewed studies are then discussed based on a SWOT analysis addressing the strengths and weaknesses of the reviewed research as well as the identified opportunities and threats, which can be used as a basis for future research. Based on the review findings and the SWOT analysis, a multidimensional view of the well-being of doctoral students is proposed. Conclusions: The study proposes a more student-centred approach to meeting doctoral students’ needs, and the enhancement of doctoral student well-being in order, as a long-term goal, to improve academics’ well-being and productivity.

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Doctoral students' well‐being through the lens of social practice theory: An auto‐photography study

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The aim of this study is to explore doctoral students' (DS) perceptions of social practices that contribute to their well‐being. Utilising social practice theory, specifically the framework of social practices as an interplay of ‘materials’, ‘meanings’ and ‘competences’, we examine which social practices enhance DS well‐being and the contexts in which these practices occur. We employ an auto‐photography methodology. Twelve UK‐based DS took photographs of places that relate to their well‐being and participated in interviews to explain their photos. On completing a three‐stage data analytic procedure, our findings show that DS well‐being is shaped by social practices shared between students and supervisors, where informal settings and the significance of place play a crucial role. We demonstrate that such settings, both on and off campus, act as facilitators for the performance of well‐being‐enhancing practices. Instead of solely attributing DS well‐being to micro‐level individual choices or macro‐level institutional factors, as is often conceptualised, we propose that scholars must focus on the dynamic interplay of social practices that shape DS well‐being. By demonstrating how social practices connect micro‐level experiences with macro‐level structures, we provide a deeper understanding of what shapes well‐being and highlight the essential role of place. Understanding these practices can inform targeted interventions and policies, ultimately enhancing well‐being among doctoral students.

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Introducing plant biology graduate students to a culture of mental well‐being

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Currently, an estimated 20%–40% of graduate students have depression and anxiety. In addition, more than half report experiencing high chronic stress. Thus, organizations such as the Plant Science Research Network have highlighted the need to prioritize trainee well‐being. This has led to a search for strategies to introduce this cultural change into scientific training. However, for faculty who do not have experience with this topic area, there are few readily available resources from which to draw. In this paper, we describe how two graduate groups, one focused on plant biology and the other on genomics and genetics approached this challenge together by introducing a course on mental and emotional well‐being to their incoming first‐year graduate students. We describe the research on workplace mental and emotional well‐being and disability prevention which served as the basis for the course content. We review the course curriculum, student reflections about what they learned, and implications for future classes.

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Balancing between inspiration and exhaustion: PhD students' experienced socio-psychological well-being

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Doctoral students’ well-being: a literature review

Doctoral students’ well-being: a literature review

Doctoral students' well‐being through the lens of social practice theory: An auto‐photography study

Introducing plant biology graduate students to a culture of mental well‐being

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