Contrasting the Socialization Experiences of Doctoral Students in High- and Low-Completing Departments: A Qualitative Analysis of Disciplinary Contexts at One Institution

To better understand how high and low doctoral completion rates affect the socialization process of doctoral students at one institution, 60 doctoral students in 6 disciplines were interviewed. Findings highlight differential socialization experiences between high and low completion departments and among developmental phases of the student experience.

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