The struggles of Black males at various stages of the educational pipeline have been well documented. However success stories and the experiences of high achieving Black males have received less scrutiny, as research has focused mostly on problematic outcomes from a deficit perspective until recent years. There remains a dearth of research that examines and gives voice to the experiences of Black male doctoral students (BMDS) on the campuses of predominantly white colleges and universities (PWI). Under these circumstances, it is important to understand how Black males have navigated their way into and through doctoral programs. Specific aims addressed in the present study examine the various aspects of socialization among BMDS, including experiential commonalities, sources of social support and how BMDS make sense of and respond to socialization efforts in their various departments. To address these specific aims qualitative research methods were employed. The study highlights results in five key areas: 1) Black male doctoral student pathways to doctoral programs, 2) choice of dissertation and research topics, 3) campus and community environment, 4) socialization experiences and, 5) the advisor-protégé relationship. My dissertation’s unique contributions are its addition of the Black male doctoral student socialization to the discourse and by examining their unique experiences. a central concern for this study’s participants has been navigating, resisting, and transforming many of the structural and cultural aspects of doctoral socialization that they as Black males find to be subtractive. BMDS in this study have largely adopted proactive strategies to aid them in their academic careers. Most have sought strategic relationships with faculty, Black faculty in particular as well as community support networks. Most have either created or worked closely with organizations that seek to transform the experiences of graduate students. These efforts are to maintain control of their educational experiences and resist elements of doctoral socialization that can be dehumanizing, frustrating and isolating for students of color while hopefully leaving the department and institution easier to navigate for those who follow in their footsteps. / text

Pagrindinis lietuvos doktorantūros tikslas yra išmokyti doktorantus vykdyti aukščiausios kokybės, originalius mokslinius tyrimus. Kokie studijų aspektai turi įtaką šiam procesui? Šiai problemai analizuoti ir skirtas atliekamas tyrimas. Darbo tikslas: įvertinti kmu doktorantūros studijų organizacinius aspektus ir jų efektyvumą. Uždaviniai: Išanalizuoti doktorantų požiūrį į vadovo, universiteto ir jų pačių vaidmenį doktorantūros studijų procese. Išsiaiškinti doktorantų nuomones apie studijose dėstomus dalykus ir atsiskaitymą. Palyginti atskirų mokslo krypčių ir skirtingų metų doktorantų nuomones apie doktorantūros studijų proceso organizacinius aspektus. Įvertinti kmu doktorantūros studijų efektyvumą. Tyrimo metodika. Norėdami ���vertinti doktorantūros studijų efektyvumą atlikome kauno medicinos universiteto doktorantų anoniminę anketinę apklausą. Kmu doktorantams buvo išdalyta 222 anketos, gautos užpildytos 137. Atsakymų į anketas dažnis – 61,7 proc. Surinktų duomenų matematinė statistinė analizė atlikta taikant ,,spss/w 13.0“ programą. Skirtumas tarp grupių vertintas taikant tradicinį statistikos metodą χ2. Skirtumas laikytinas statistiškai reikšmingu, kai p <0,05. Rezultatai. Analizuojant apklausos duomenis galima teigti, kad didžioji dalis doktorantų domisi moksliniu tiriamuoju darbu, tikisi pagilinti savo žinias, užsiimti moksline veikla ateityje. Net 74 proc. Doktorantų mano, jog vadovas savo pareigas atlieka kokybiškai. Beveik pusė (48 proc.) Doktorantų nurodė, kad... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / The main aim of the doctoral studies in lithuania is to teach the students to pursue the original scientific studies of highest quality. This study was designed to analyze which aspect of doctoral studies may influence the process. The aim of the study: to evaluate the organizational aspects and the efficacy of the doctoral studies in kaunas university of medicine. The goals: To analyze the view of the doctoral students on the role of their supervisor, university and the student himself in the process of doctoral studies. To find out the view of the doctoral students on the disciplines of the doctoral studies and accounts of them. To compare the view on the organizational aspects of the doctoral study process between the students in different science trends and in different years of studies. To evaluate the efficacy of the doctoral studies in kaunas university of medicine. Methods. In order to evaluate the efficacy of doctoral studies the anonymous inquiry by questionnaire was performed in kaunas university of medicine. 222 forms were distributed, and 137 forms were received back. The incidence of the answers was 61.7 %. The statistical analysis of collected data was performed by ,,spss/w 13.0“. The difference between groups was evaluated using χ2 criteria. The difference considered to be statistically significant if p <0.05. Results. The data analysis suggests that most of the doctoral students are interested in scientific work; they hope to deepen their knowledge and be... [to full text]

Experimental research is a well known research method in biomedicine, technical and physical sciences. Different definitions of an experiment depend on the science where an experiment is used, on the goals of an experiment, how it is organized, etc. One of the urgent problems is the lack of information on planning an experimental research in education. The first part of the dissertation covers scientific research and document analysis that helps to emphasize the place of an experiment among other research methods, to present the variety of experiments, the phases of an experiment, to define the validity and reliability factors of an experiment, and to construct the model of planning of an experiment evaluating validity and reliability. The survey of dissertations defended in 1996-2005 showed that 30 percent of doctoral students use an experiment combining it with other research methods. An experiment is used in research by those doctoral students who come from education institutions preparing their specialists for education activities. Analysis showed that an experiment is often combined with other research results, most often with literature analysis, survey and monitoring. Survey with doctoral students in education showed that the attitude of doctoral students changes towards planning and implementation of research, and students are able to combine different research methods. However, experiment planning is confused with planning and implementation of research. Doctoral... [to full text] / Disertacijoje analizuojamas eksperimentas kaip tyrimo metodas. Pirmojoje dalyje pristatoma mokslinės literatūros ir dokumentų analizė, kurios pagalba išryškinta eksperimento kaip tyrimo metodo vieta kitų tyrimų atžvilgiu, pristatyta eksperimentų įvairovė, eksperimento planavimo etapai, išskirti eksperimento tinkamumo bei patikimumo faktoriai bei sukonstruotas modelis eksperimento planavimui, įvertinant tinkamumą bei patikimumą. Empirinėje dalyje disertacijų, apgintų 1996-2005 metais, analizė, tęstinė doktorantų apklausa bei interviu parodė, kad apie 30 proc. disertantų naudoja eksperimentą, derindami jį su kitais tyrimo metodais. Disertaciniuose darbuose eksperimentą dažniausiai taiko tų aukštųjų mokyklų, kurios rengia specialistus ugdomajai veiklai, doktorantai. Anketinės edukologijos doktorantų apklausos rezultatai rodo, kad studijų eigoje keičiasi doktorantų požiūris į tyrimo planavimą ir vykdymą, studentai geba derinti įvairius tyrimo metodus, ryškėja tendencija naudoti kokybinius tyrimo metodus. Tačiau eksperimento planavimas yra painiojamas su disertacinio tyrimo planavimu bei tyrimo vykdymu. Bandomąjį eksperimentą atlieka ne visi, kai kurie prieš eksperimento atlikimą organizuoja tik apklausas. Planuojant tyrimą dažnai nėra numatomi duomenų apdorojimo metodai. Atvejo analizė rodo, kad pagal sudarytą modelį atlikto tyrimo rezultatai yra patikimi ir tinkami apibendrinimui. Atliktas tyrimas rodo, kad sudarytas išorinio ir vidinio tinkamumo užtikrinimo modelis gali būti... [toliau žr. visą tekstą]

The number of doctoral programmes in nursing has rapidly multiplied in many countries of the world, with each doctoral programme varying not only between countries, but also between higher education institutions within countries. This has led to a concern about the quality of doctoral education in nursing and the development of quality criteria, standards and indicators (QCSI) for doctoral education in nursing that can be applied globally. This study is part of an international collaborative study to compare the quality of doctoral education in nursing among Australia, Japan, Korea, South Africa, Thailand, United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) using the QCSI criteria, i.e. the nature of the mission, the quality of academic personnel, doctoral students, curriculum, programme administration and infrastructure, the availability of institutional resources and evaluation of the programme. In South Africa, no study has ever been conducted at a national level to evaluate the quality of doctoral education in nursing. Linking to the global need, this research aimed to explore and describe the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa and to develop a strategy to improve the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa. The aim was achieved through five objectives: exploring and describing the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa from the perspectives of nursing deans, academic personnel, doctoral graduates and doctoral students with regard to the nature of the mission, the quality of academic personnel, doctoral students, curriculum, programme administration and infrastructure, availability of institutional resources, and evaluation of the programme. A further objective was to develop a strategy to improve the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa. The design of the study was quantitative, with exploratory, descriptive and contextual research strategies. The research followed specific steps that consisted of two phases. Phase one consisted of the first four objectives of the study and entailed a comprehensive literature review and empirical research using four structured (Likert-type) internet-mediated (by v email) questionnaires to explore and describe the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa from the perspectives of nursing deans, academic personnel, doctoral graduates and doctoral students. Sixty-two (62) problems were identified from the literature review and the empirical research, which served as the evidence base towards developing a strategy for improving the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa in phase two, which consisted of objective five of the study. The strategy for improving the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa was developed using a strategic process to develop a vision, mission, values, principles, assumptions, strategy objectives, and functional tactics, based on Total Quality Management (TQM) philosophy_ Finally, the research was evaluated, limitations were identified and recommendations were formulated for practice, education, research and policy. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Nursing))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2010.

The number of doctoral programmes in nursing has rapidly multiplied in many countries of the world, with each doctoral programme varying not only between countries, but also between higher education institutions within countries. This has led to a concern about the quality of doctoral education in nursing and the development of quality criteria, standards and indicators (QCSI) for doctoral education in nursing that can be applied globally. This study is part of an international collaborative study to compare the quality of doctoral education in nursing among Australia, Japan, Korea, South Africa, Thailand, United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) using the QCSI criteria, i.e. the nature of the mission, the quality of academic personnel, doctoral students, curriculum, programme administration and infrastructure, the availability of institutional resources and evaluation of the programme. In South Africa, no study has ever been conducted at a national level to evaluate the quality of doctoral education in nursing. Linking to the global need, this research aimed to explore and describe the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa and to develop a strategy to improve the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa. The aim was achieved through five objectives: exploring and describing the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa from the perspectives of nursing deans, academic personnel, doctoral graduates and doctoral students with regard to the nature of the mission, the quality of academic personnel, doctoral students, curriculum, programme administration and infrastructure, availability of institutional resources, and evaluation of the programme. A further objective was to develop a strategy to improve the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa. The design of the study was quantitative, with exploratory, descriptive and contextual research strategies. The research followed specific steps that consisted of two phases. Phase one consisted of the first four objectives of the study and entailed a comprehensive literature review and empirical research using four structured (Likert-type) internet-mediated (by v email) questionnaires to explore and describe the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa from the perspectives of nursing deans, academic personnel, doctoral graduates and doctoral students. Sixty-two (62) problems were identified from the literature review and the empirical research, which served as the evidence base towards developing a strategy for improving the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa in phase two, which consisted of objective five of the study. The strategy for improving the quality of doctoral education in nursing in South Africa was developed using a strategic process to develop a vision, mission, values, principles, assumptions, strategy objectives, and functional tactics, based on Total Quality Management (TQM) philosophy_ Finally, the research was evaluated, limitations were identified and recommendations were formulated for practice, education, research and policy. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Nursing))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2010.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oregon, 2007. / Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 249-264). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--UCLA, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 193-201).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--UCLA, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 218-229).

The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project was to establish preliminary evidence for validity of the Kissick Framework for DNP education and practice of Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). The history of the education of nurse practitioners (NPs) was explored to determine which frameworks should be considered in planning future curricula. The current need for more primary care practitioners due to the Affordable Care Act and the response in nursing to increase the number of primary care providers is discussed. The role of the NP has expanded and in 2004 the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) endorsed the DNP as the terminal practice degree to replace the Masters' of Science in Nursing (MSN) requirement for NPs. Frameworks for education and practice of doctorally prepared FNPs were examined and compared to the Kissick Framework. The Kissick Framework integrates the Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice recommended by the AACN, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Core Competencies, and Ida J. Orlando's Theory of the Nurse-Patient Relationship. Preliminary evidence supports consideration of the Kissick Framework for the education of doctorally prepared FNPs and as a guide for practice.

abstract: The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to understand the key constructs and processes underlying the mentoring relationships between doctoral students and their mentors. First, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to evaluate the measurement structure underlying the 34-item Ideal Mentor Scale (IMS; Rose, 2003), followed by an examination of factorial invariance and differences in latent means between graduate students differing by gender, age, and Master's vs. Doctoral status. The IMS was administered to 1,187 graduate students from various departments across the university at Arizona State University (ASU); this sample was split into two independent samples. Exploratory factory analysis on Sample 1 (N = 607) suggested a new four-factor mentoring model consisting of Affective Advocacy, Academic Guidance, Scholarly Example, and Personal Relationship. Subsequent confirmatory factor analysis on Sample 2 (N = 580) found that this four-factor solution was superior to the fit of a previously hypothesized three-factor model including Integrity, Guidance, and Relationship factors (Rose, 2003). Latent mean differences were evaluated for the four-factor model using structured means modeling. Results showed that females placed more value on factors relating to Affective Advocacy, Academic Guidance, and Scholarly Example, and less value on Personal Relationship than males. Students 30 and older placed less value on Scholarly Example and Personal Relationship than students under 30. There were no significant differences in means for graduate students pursuing a Master's versus a Doctoral degree. iii Further study qualitatively examined mentoring relationships between doctoral students and their faculty mentor using the Questionnaire on Supervisor Doctoral Student Interaction (QSDI) coupled with semi-structured interviews. Graduate support staff were interviewed to gather data on program characteristics and to provide additional context. Data were analyzed using Erickson's Modified Analytical Inductive method (Erickson, 1986). Findings showed that the doctoral students valued guidance, advocacy and constructive, timely feedback but realized the need to practice self-reliance to complete. Peer mentoring was important. Most of the participants valued a mentor's advocacy and longed to co-publish with their advisor. All students valued intellectual freedom, but wished for more direction to facilitate timelier completion of the degree. Development of the scholarly identity received little or no overt attention. / Dissertation/Thesis / Ph.D. Educational Psychology 2012