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Getting Too Close: A Problem and Possible Solution in Social Science PhD Supervision.

Authors :
Hockey, John
Source :
British Journal of Guidance and Counselling. Jun 1995 23(2):199-210.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Examines the pastoral skills of PhD supervisors. The pastoral dimension of supervision can create conditions in which supervisors become too emotionally involved with their students. Costs of this over-involvement are identified and it is recommended that training programs for PhD supervisors contain a pastoral skills component. (RJM)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0306-9885
Volume :
23
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
British Journal of Guidance and Counselling
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ540548
Document Type :
Reports - Research<br />Journal Articles