Rights and responsibilities in research supervision
1Centre for Women's, Family and Child Health, Buskerud & Vestfold University College, Tønsberg, Norway.
Nursing & Health Sciences
|September 3, 2014
Summary
A trusting research supervisory relationship is key for doctoral nursing and midwifery students. Understanding ethical issues and responsibilities enhances research development and the supervisory process.
Area of Science:
- Nursing and Midwifery Doctoral Education
- Research Supervision (RS)
Background:
- Expanding doctoral programs in nursing and midwifery increase demands on research supervision.
- Understanding the dynamics of the research supervisory relationship is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the rights and responsibilities within research supervision.
- To explore academic supervisors' and postgraduate students' perceptions of the research supervision process.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative approach utilizing 15 interviews.
- Interpretative content analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- An overarching theme identified: the nature of the research supervisory relationship, emphasizing caring, constructive, supportive, and empowering dynamics.
- Two key categories emerged: responsibility for transformational learning and knowledge development, and responsibility for safeguarding rights and ethical awareness.
Conclusions:
- A dynamic, trusting supervisory relationship is essential for excellent research supervision.
- Conceptualization of the research supervision process is needed, informed by ethical considerations and their impact on research development.
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