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Advanced Research Institute Scholars' Perspectives on Program Success: A Self-determination Theory Evaluation.

Christy A Denckla¹, Patricia M Bamonti², Courtney J Stevens³

¹Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health (CAD), Boston, MA; Department of Psychiatry (CAD), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

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Summary

The Advanced Research Institute (ARI) program significantly enhances early-career investigator success in geriatric mental health. Scholars report increased competence, autonomy, and relatedness, leading to greater funding acquisition.

Keywords:

Career development geriatric mental health mentorship self-determination theory

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Geriatric Psychiatry

Background:

The Advanced Research Institute (ARI) is a National Institute of Mental Health-funded program.
ARI aims to foster scientific independence in early-career investigators specializing in geriatric mental health.
ARI participants show a threefold higher likelihood of securing independent funding compared to non-participants.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore scholar perspectives on the effectiveness of the Advanced Research Institute (ARI) program.
To apply Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as a framework for understanding scholar experiences.
To identify key program elements contributing to scholar success from the participants' viewpoint.

Main Methods:

A survey was distributed to all ARI graduates (n=164) in February 2023.
141 (86%) scholars responded, providing quantitative and qualitative data on their ARI experience.
Program elements were analyzed for alignment with Self-Determination Theory principles using published descriptions and grant proposals.

Main Results:

ARI cultivates competence through structured feedback and professional skill development.
Autonomy is fostered via scholar-led research planning.
Relatedness is promoted by building a collaborative and connected community.

Conclusions:

Self-Determination Theory effectively contextualizes the success of ARI scholars.
The program's focus on competence, autonomy, and relatedness is crucial for career advancement.
Further research and development of such career development programs are recommended.