2021
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.617060
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Abstract: Developing research self-efficacy is an important part of doctoral student preparation. Despite the documented importance of research self-efficacy, little is known about the progression of doctoral students’ research self-efficacy over time in general and for students from minoritized groups. This study examined both within- and between-person stability of research self-efficacy from semester to semester over 4 years, focusing on doctoral students in biological sciences (N = 336). Using random intercept autor… Show more

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“…For example, Solanki and Xi (2018) found that undergraduate women in STEM reported greater self‐efficacy when they were exposed to women instructors. Notably—and in keeping with the present work—studies of doctoral training tend to focus more specifically on research self‐efficacy (e.g., Litson et al, 2021), documenting the importance of faculty mentorship in supporting more positive research self‐efficacy outcomes among students (Overall et al, 2011).…”
Section: Literature Reviewsupporting
confidence: 70%
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“…For example, Solanki and Xi (2018) found that undergraduate women in STEM reported greater self‐efficacy when they were exposed to women instructors. Notably—and in keeping with the present work—studies of doctoral training tend to focus more specifically on research self‐efficacy (e.g., Litson et al, 2021), documenting the importance of faculty mentorship in supporting more positive research self‐efficacy outcomes among students (Overall et al, 2011).…”
Section: Literature Reviewsupporting
confidence: 70%
“…To assess the role of advisor gender, we measured three outcome variables: sense of belonging in the research lab, research self‐efficacy, and demonstrated research skills, which were each measured annually and are described below 2 . These three outcomes were selected in accordance with our guiding theoretical framework and because of their prominence within prior studies of doctoral education (see Curtin et al, 2013; Feldon et al, 2019; Litson et al, 2021). Collectively, these three outcomes capture key affective and skill‐based outcomes.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…CSE, defined as one's beliefs in the ability to be successful in a specific career, is a key predictor of career intentions [83,84]. One of the main goals of the research study presented here was to Patterns for gender and race/ethnicity were generally similar to the primary analysis; however, they also showed interactions with career interest and seniority.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 92%
“…CSE, defined as one’s beliefs in the ability to be successful in a specific career, is a key predictor of career intentions [ 83 , 84 ]. One of the main goals of the research study presented here was to assess how gender and race/ethnicity relate to CSE of graduate and postdoctoral trainees.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Relative to the current study, additional research is needed to increase awareness of ways to leverage the identified positive fit factors to ensure a smooth transition from postdoctoral scholar to tenure-track faculty member and to broaden participation. Focus is warranted on the experiences of postdoctoral scholars of color, as nearly all reported “unsupportive” or “hostile” environments during their graduate work and/or postdoctoral appointment, which led them to question their “stamina and resiliency to make it as a professor.” Considering how race/ethnicity and gender intersect in regard to perceived professorial fit also may be fruitful in developing greater awareness of postdoctoral experiences, as a substantial body of work exists in this area with STEM doctoral students (Litson et al , 2021; McGee et al , 2021). Insight on how these negative fit factors affect the most well-positioned postdoctoral scholars to consider diverting from academia holds implications for the diversification of the professoriate.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%