What's Up Doc? An Examination of the Lived Experiences Affecting ABD in the Ed.D. Student

Kimberly Carlo

What's Up Doc? An Examination of the Lived Experiences Affecting ABD in the Ed.D. Student

Kimberly Carlo^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

Lynn University

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Abstract

Doctorate students have unique challenges and needs. Many must complete their dissertations and become stuck in the all-but dissertation (ABD) phase. The design of a doctoral program can leave out the emotional aspect of these students. This study sought to understand the needs of doctorate students and focus on challenges that inhibit them from reaching their goals. It analyzed goal commitments, personal priorities, and their significance to dissertation completion. This study analyzed doctoral students' motivation, stressors, goals, and how goalsetting can work toward completing a dissertation. The results identified indicators of ABD in Ed.D. students while completing their dissertation. Several themes emerged which can allow for future effective support of Ed.D. students.

Original language	American English
Qualification	Ed.D.
Awarding Institution	Lynn University
Supervisors/Advisors	Kiser, Brittany E., Committee Chair
Place of Publication	Boca Raton, FL
Publisher	Lynn University
State	Published - Jul 2023
Externally published	Yes

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