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The Impact Of Longitudinal Action Research On Doctoral Student Retention And Degree Completion, James Olive
The Impact Of Longitudinal Action Research On Doctoral Student Retention And Degree Completion, James Olive
The Qualitative Report
The impact of a longitudinal action research (LAR) project on the retention and success of students enrolled in a leadership studies doctoral program was the focus of this study. The purpose was to understand how the experiences obtained through an action research project, conducted over 12-15 months, affected students’ development while they completed the first two years of their doctoral coursework. Ten doctoral students, who were at various stages in their educational journey, were interviewed and asked to reflect upon their experiences while completing their LAR project. Findings indicated that the LAR project provided an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts …