Challenges of Relationship with Supervisor: Perspective of PhD Students

Background. The study investigates PhD student-supervisor relationship as a key element of postgraduate training of scientific workforce. Both sides of academic process should efficiently cooperate in order to successfully complete dissertation, develop research skills and professional competences i...

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Main Authors: P. I. Ananchenkova, M. Yu. Kuznetsov, E. V. Malinovich
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Language:Russian
Published: Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare Department 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.city-healthcare.com/jour/article/view/175
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author P. I. Ananchenkova
M. Yu. Kuznetsov
E. V. Malinovich
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description Background. The study investigates PhD student-supervisor relationship as a key element of postgraduate training of scientific workforce. Both sides of academic process should efficiently cooperate in order to successfully complete dissertation, develop research skills and professional competences in  PhD  students. Despite its great importance, in practice the relationship often faces various barriers significantly complicating scientific activity and affecting emotional component.Objective. To analyze the key factors determining the efficiency of PhD student-supervisor relationship.Materials and methods. The authors used the results of pilot studies conducted in 2024: “Challenges of relationship between PhD students (individual PhD students) and supervisors” (questionnaire survey, sample of 244 people) and “Neural network in science. For or against” (questionnaire survey, sample of 228 people).Results. The main barriers in relationship were identified: irregular communication, lack of clear expectations, disagreements in research approaches, overburdened supervisors and lack of research training among PhD students. These factors not only slow down the performance of scientific tasks, but also reduce the likelihood of a successful dissertation defense. Recommendations were given to improve PhD studentsupervisor relationship. Most attention is paid to the need for regular and constructive communication, a clear coordination of expectations and tasks, an individual approach and improvement of digital literacy among the participants of academic process. The authors emphasize that an integrated approach of eliminating barriers and effectively using modern technologies improves the quality of scientific personnel training and strengthens scientific potential.
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spelling doaj-art-2730e4a1a2ef4fe69ee65cef50ef101b2025-08-20T02:49:14ZrusResearch Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare DepartmentЗдоровье мегаполиса2713-26172024-12-015418719610.47619/2713-2617.zm.2024.v.5i4p1;187-196174Challenges of Relationship with Supervisor: Perspective of PhD StudentsP. I. Ananchenkova0M. Yu. Kuznetsov1E. V. Malinovich2N.A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public HealthResearch Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare DepartmentN.A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public HealthBackground. The study investigates PhD student-supervisor relationship as a key element of postgraduate training of scientific workforce. Both sides of academic process should efficiently cooperate in order to successfully complete dissertation, develop research skills and professional competences in  PhD  students. Despite its great importance, in practice the relationship often faces various barriers significantly complicating scientific activity and affecting emotional component.Objective. To analyze the key factors determining the efficiency of PhD student-supervisor relationship.Materials and methods. The authors used the results of pilot studies conducted in 2024: “Challenges of relationship between PhD students (individual PhD students) and supervisors” (questionnaire survey, sample of 244 people) and “Neural network in science. For or against” (questionnaire survey, sample of 228 people).Results. The main barriers in relationship were identified: irregular communication, lack of clear expectations, disagreements in research approaches, overburdened supervisors and lack of research training among PhD students. These factors not only slow down the performance of scientific tasks, but also reduce the likelihood of a successful dissertation defense. Recommendations were given to improve PhD studentsupervisor relationship. Most attention is paid to the need for regular and constructive communication, a clear coordination of expectations and tasks, an individual approach and improvement of digital literacy among the participants of academic process. The authors emphasize that an integrated approach of eliminating barriers and effectively using modern technologies improves the quality of scientific personnel training and strengthens scientific potential.https://www.city-healthcare.com/jour/article/view/175postgraduate studiessupervisorphd studentrelationshipcommunicationbarriersneural networksscientific leadershipdigital technologiesscientific research
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Challenges of Relationship with Supervisor: Perspective of PhD Students
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postgraduate studies
supervisor
phd student
relationship
communication
barriers
neural networks
scientific leadership
digital technologies
scientific research
title Challenges of Relationship with Supervisor: Perspective of PhD Students
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topic postgraduate studies
supervisor
phd student
relationship
communication
barriers
neural networks
scientific leadership
digital technologies
scientific research
url https://www.city-healthcare.com/jour/article/view/175
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