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Educational Leadership And Policy Analysis And Encouragement Study, Jenny Lee, Megan Owens, James Lampley
Educational Leadership And Policy Analysis And Encouragement Study, Jenny Lee, Megan Owens, James Lampley
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Among doctoral programs, attrition rates and student feelings of isolation are high. In an attempt to determine the current levels and sources of support and encouragement from students enrolled in a Doctor of Education program, a survey was sent to students. There were 94 respondents to the online survey. Fifty-two (65%) of the respondents were female, and 28 (35%) were male. Fourteen respondents did not self-identify. Using an independent samples t-test, it was determined that female and male doctoral students report very similar experiences in support and encouragement. The majority of doctoral students reported the highest level of support (Total …