Motivation to Study for PhD Degree: Case of Latvia

Tarvid, Alexander

doi:10.1016/s2212-5671(14)00747-3

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“…For example Heinrich (2005) reported that a PhD provides 'a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem in accomplishing something that very few people ever accomplish'. A PhD in nursing provides opportunities within academia, leadership, and policy where teaching, research and practice are enhanced (Conti & Visentin, 2015;Tarvid, 2014). The nurse is required to obtain the desired skills during the PhD program so that he/she can work effectively on completion (Nehls, Barber, & Rice, 2015;Tarvid, 2014).…”

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Learning from a Lived Experience of a PhD: A Reflexive Ethnography of Two Journeys

Aziato¹

2015

IJHE

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Introduction: Nurses globally have strived to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) especially those in academia. Few publications have focused on lived experiences of nurses especially those reporting failed attempts. Thus, this paper presents how lessons learnt from a failed attempt of a PhD in Nursing was used to achieve an outstanding success of a second attempt. Process and strategies: Using a reflexive ethnographic approach, conclusions reached are that student's pre-entry skills, use of software, mentorship, effective management of family and work enhance the outcome of a PhD study. Other strategies were effective time management, social support, and creating learning and cognitive spaces. A disadvantaged background of a PhD student should not lead to failure. It was reinforced that PhD students require extensive reading and use of rigorous but systematic research processes. Conclusion: Adequate support is required to help PhD students in Nursing based on the individual's need to enhance a successful outcome. It is recommended that nurses should rise to the challenge of obtaining PhDs and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.

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Learning from a Lived Experience of a PhD: A Reflexive Ethnography of Two Journeys

Aziato¹

2015

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“…Clearly, the reason for taking a PhD seems very personal and varied. Tarvid (2014) noted that PhD are motivated by labour markets, acquisition of research skills, intrinsic interest, personal development, and the joy of study, personal fulfilment and career change. Clearly, career change into consulting seems the key motivator.…”

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Economics, Academics and Entrepreneurial Inadequacy in Kenya

Iraki¹

2018

ABR

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There is belief that Kenyans who pursue higher degrees, specifically PhD are not entrepreneurial and use qualifications to mask their "entrepreneurial inadequacies". This paper investigates this belief by using empirical data collected from a sample of PhD students in one Kenyan university. The study analyzes the entrepreneurial activities of the sample based on gender, age, undergraduate specialization, exposure (proxied by travelling abroad), professional orientation and social mobility (proxied by their current position in the organizations they work). The study is cross-sectional, and finds that most students are pursuing a PhD not because of "entrepreneurial inadequacy" but have capacity in terms of time, energy and some money. Self actualization and creating a "hedge" against unemployment and retirement are other reasons driving Kenyans, whose average age is about 40 years into classroom. The amount of money they make from "side hustles" leaves no doubt that they did not get into entrepreneurship by chance or desperation. The study further debunks the myth that entrepreneurship is for "failures."

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“…The participants were all at different stages of their PhD journey, and were recruited through posters in the department, invitations at PhD social events and through PhD social media networks. The participants were emailed a link to the survey, 6 and supplied with an invitation letter that introduced the study and purpose of the study. As this was an anonymous online survey, responses could not be attributed to any participants, guaranteeing there would be no consequences and no recriminations.…”

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“…Undertaking a PhD in any discipline is challenging, and there are high attrition rates and the possibility of failure after many years of study 4 . The professional disciplines of Nursing and Midwifery value a PhD qualification, as it is a requirement in most academic positions, and provides opportunities to engage in leadership and policy making, and enhances teaching, research and clinical practice 5,6 . However, Australia's university attrition rate is high, with one in three students failing to complete the course they began within six years of enrolling 7 .…”

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“…However, Australia's university attrition rate is high, with one in three students failing to complete the course they began within six years of enrolling 7 . In 2014, over 6,200 Doctoral students graduated from Australian Universities 8 , however there are no recent statistics showing failure to complete PhDs in Australia. In the international context, the United Kingdom (UK) currently has a 40% failure to complete Higher Degree by Research (HDR) studies, and the United States of America (USA) has a 53% failure to complete rate 9 .…”

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