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Title: | Research challenges and coping mechanisms : personal experiences of IIUM PhD students | Authors: | Rabiu, Fuseini Ahmed | Supervisor: | Iyad M.Y. Eid, Ph.D | Subject: | Doctoral students -- Psychology University and colleges -- Malaysia -- Graduate works -- Psychological aspects |
Year: | 2022 | Publisher: | Kuala Lumpur : Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, 2022 | Abstract in English: | The main objective of PhD studies is to groom students with research competence and skills to impact a huge change through knowledge production in academics and industries. This research, therefore, examines the challenges of PhD candidates at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The significance of the study is that, while most previous studies focus on research competence challenges, this research on the other hand, highlights personal problems and strategies students employed as coping mechanisms. A qualitative research design is employed to understand the phenomenon under study. A purposive sampling technique is adopted to select 13 participants from various faculties within the University. An in-depth semi-structured interview is employed to generate relevant data from the participants' views of their research challenges. Thematic analysis is used to analyse the data. Experimental learning theory was the theoretical focus of the research. The major finding shows that poor academic writing skills, limited research methodology, and difficulties in sourcing relevant information are the main research competence challenges for the IIUM PhD candidates. Moreover, the research findings reveal that the major personal problem that IIUM doctoral candidates face is depression caused by stress, isolation, financial bankruptcy, and balance between academic and social life. This research finds that doctoral candidates in IIUM resort to e-learning and consulting supervisors to overcome research challenges. Likewise, engaging in leisure, physical exercise, patience, and prayer, and being in the company of family and friends; were the major coping strategies for overcoming stress and depression. It is recommended that a research network be established to enhance students' research competence and skill. Furthermore, collaborative learning should be encouraged to reduce stress and encourage flexible work. It is proposed that funding be made available for doctoral students to engage in more research publications. | Call Number: | t LB 2386 R116R 2022 | Kullliyah: | Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences | Programme: | Master of Human Sciences in Sociology and Anthropology | URI: | http://studentrepo.iium.edu.my/handle/123456789/11676 |
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