Identifying the supervisor's competencies for research mentoring of doctoral students

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Department of Educational Administration ,Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

Abstract

Background and Objective: Research mentoring of doctoral students is essential for the scientific and professional success of these novice researchers. The aim of the current research was to identify the supervisor's competencies for research mentoring of doctoral students.

Research Methodology: The current research is applied in terms of purpose and using a qualitative approach. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 faculty members and 20 doctoral students who were purposefully selected and reached theoretical saturation. Thematic analysis was also used to analyze the data.

Findings: From the analysis of the qualitative data, 44 initial codes were identified and classified into 7 categories including: Specialized competencies, technical competencies, behavioral patterns, scientific ethics, attitudinal patterns, personal characteristics, and professional competencies.

Conclusion: According to the findings of this research, the research mentoring of doctoral students by the supervisors require that they possess 7 categories of competencies, including specialized competencies, technical competencies, behavioral patterns, scientific ethics, attitudinal patterns, personal characteristics, and professional competencies. The findings of this research can be used in evaluating the competencies of supervisors in their role as research mentors and to design training programs and courses with the aim of enhancing the necessary competencies of supervisors for research mentoring of doctoral students.

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Applied Educational Leadership
Volume 6, Issue 1
May 2025
Pages 40-63

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History

  • Receive Date: 18 September 2024
  • Revise Date: 04 February 2025
  • Accept Date: 06 February 2025

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