Research mentorship in graduate programs in a developing country: An ethical perspective
Samer F Swedan1, Karem H Alzoubi2,3,4, Omar F Khabour1
1Dept. of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan.
Social Sciences & Humanities Open
|July 1, 2026
Summary
Graduate student supervision shows moderate satisfaction, but guidance on thesis writing and data analysis needs improvement. Clearer regulations and faculty training can enhance the research process and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Graduate Education
- Research Integrity
Background:
- High-quality research requires training in ethics, avoiding misconduct, and managing authorship conflicts.
- Graduate supervision quality impacts research outcomes and student satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate graduate students' perceptions of supervision adequacy across academic institutions.
- To identify areas of satisfaction and dissatisfaction in graduate research supervision.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing questionnaires.
- Sample of 251 graduate students from public and private institutions.
- Analysis of satisfaction with supervision aspects, including guidance and authorship.
Main Results:
- Overall moderate satisfaction with graduate supervision reported.
- Students expressed dissatisfaction with guidance on data analysis (25.9%), ethical issues (27.7%), and thesis writing (29.5%).
- Authorship order was discussed early in only 31.1% of cases; 59.4% were satisfied with placement.
Conclusions:
- Graduate supervision is moderately effective but requires enhancement through clear regulations and faculty training.
- Improved guidelines and training are needed for thesis writing and statistical analysis supervision.
- Addressing specific areas of dissatisfaction can elevate the graduate research experience.
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