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| Autor/in | Martin, Maria M. |
|---|---|
| Titel | "On a Tightrope": A Phenomenological Study of First-Generation Doctoral Mothers |
| Quelle | (2023), (170 Seiten)
PDF als Volltext Ed.D. Dissertation, Northern Arizona University |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Monographie |
| ISBN | 979-8-3795-9043-7 |
| Schlagwörter | Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; First Generation College Students; Doctoral Students; Mothers; Family Work Relationship; Student Experience; Student Attitudes; Resilience (Psychology); Persistence; Personal Autonomy; Sense of Community; Peer Relationship |
| Abstract | While doctoral training can be a challenge for a student of any background, there are specific challenges that face first-generation doctoral students. In addition, over the last decade, the number of women completing doctoral degrees has continued to increase. Many women in doctoral programs also have children at home and professional responsibilities. Together, this prompts the need for additional scholarly research to study the intersection of these identities. The purpose of this study is to describe the experiences of first-generation college graduates who are pursing doctoral training in addition to being working mothers. In this study, I used a phenomenological design with feminist standpoint theory and role conflict theory to seek a better understanding of the lived experiences of first-generation women doctoral students. This qualitative study included thirteen women in doctoral programs at the time of the interviews. Their experiences were nuanced, but using phenomenological analysis strategies, I provide textural descriptions of the essence of their experiences. From there, I explored the findings of three major themes. The women in this study experienced (1) unattainable work-life balance for doctoral students, (2) (problematizing) stories of grit and resilience, and (3) the women use agency to create community. Considering these findings, this study revealed how these thirteen first-generation women doctoral students attempted to balance their academic, professional, and mothering responsibilities and the importance of their relationships with advisors and peers. This study also revealed the challenges that the women in this study faced. More specifically, they faced challenges surrounding insufficient pay, conflicting demands on their time, and navigating an unknown process. These findings point to implications for practice and future research to reimagine doctoral training and encourage doctoral programs to embrace necessary accommodations to better support these women. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided). |
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| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2024/1/01 |
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