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Person-centred PhD supervision in health sciences: A co-created model
Anna-Karin Edberg1, Sara Alenius1, Åsa Bringsén1
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, SE-291 88, Kristianstad, Sweden.
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Summary
Person-centred PhD supervision requires a supportive culture, shared values, and specific roles. This study developed a model to enhance understanding and practice for better student and supervisor experiences.
Area of Science:
- Doctoral Education Research
- Higher Education Studies
- Supervisory Practice
Background:
- Person-centred care principles emphasize individual values, needs, and experiences.
- Applying person-centred approaches to PhD supervision is crucial but under-researched.
- Understanding student and supervisor perspectives is key to effective supervision.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore PhD students' and supervisors' views on person-centred PhD supervision.
- To collaboratively develop a conceptual model for person-centred supervision.
- To enhance the understanding and practice of PhD supervision.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive, exploratory study design.
- Involved 16 PhD students and 16 supervisors in Health Sciences in Sweden.
- Qualitative content analysis of group discussion notes on person-centred supervision.
Main Results:
- A conceptual model for person-centred PhD supervision was developed.
- Key elements include a person-centred culture, shared values, and necessary resources (time, reflection space).
- Effective supervision requires specific roles, capacities, and interaction qualities between student and supervisor.
Conclusions:
- A person-centred climate and environment are foundational for supervisory and research settings.
- Organizational support is vital for implementing person-centred supervision.
- The model can guide supervisory team reflection and strategic organizational development.
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