PhD Candidates and Supervisor Feedback

The book "PhD Candidates and Supervisor Feedback" by Judith Gliddon offers a comprehensive analysis of PhD experiences from the candidates' perspective. In light of the global concern over high dropout rates in doctoral programs, the work examines the dynamics of the supervisory relationship and sheds light on over four hundred supervising meetings. By focusing on the emotional reactions of candidates during and after these meetings, it creates a deeper understanding of the challenges and needs of doctoral students. The author documents how candidates' self-perception and conversations with others influence the aftermath of the meetings. Finally, strategies are presented that can help improve the emotional and educational outcomes of the doctoral process. This book is aimed at supervisors, academic administrators, doctoral students, and anyone looking to enhance the quality of academic supervision.