Abstract
This research set out to review the perceptions of a small sample of doctoral students (n = 6) who are mothers in a blended for profit university. Researcher used qualitative interviewing with a phenomenological approach to explore the effect of wellness, self-efficacy, and persistence on retention and attrition of students. Themes emerged on specific issues that were germane to doctoral students who are mothers. Respondents provided qualitative data suggestions and personal experience of being a mother in a counseling doctoral program. Findings included an understanding of the different types of mentoring, identification of stressors experienced by students, and suggestions on supportive strategies to improve student's self-efficacy in order to improve persistence and retention of students.
Recommended Citation
Spiers, Angela C.; Myers, Charles E.; and Mitcham, Michelle
(2019)
"A Qualitative Study of Doctoral Students who are Mothers in Counselor Education: The Impact of Mentoring, Wellness, and Self-efficacy on Persistence and Retention,"
Journal of Excellence in College Teaching and Learning: Vol. 16, Article 1.
Available at:
https://encompass.eku.edu/kjectl/vol16/iss1/1
