An Exploration of the Types of Mismatches between Supervisors and Doctoral Students and Responding Countermeasures from the Perspective of Doctoral Students
Based on semi-structured interviews with 90 doctoral students(including 17 who have not completed their studies),and applying conflict management theory,this paper uses the thematic analysis method of qualitative research to explore manifestations and response strategies of mismatches between doctoral students and supervisors.This study finds that there are three main types of mismatches between doctoral students and their supervisors:individual values mismatch,academic interests mismatch,and needs and expectations mismatch.Faced with these mismatches,doctoral students respond in different ways:adjusting their own mentality and emotions and adapting to the situation;actively seeking different solutions to the problem;intending to drop out because they cannot live with the situation or solve the problem;and ending the mismatch when the bad relationship becomes irreversible.Therefore,this paper suggests that in order to solve the mismatch problems,we should optimize the mutual selection system,establish a diversified research group,improve the supervisor change system,and set up a platform where supervisors and doctoral students can communication on an equal footing,so that we can develop a harmonious relationship between supervisors and students.
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