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Abstract
Doctoral Researchers (DRs) are vital to the academic community and contribute significantly post-graduation. However, their wellbeing is a concern. This study compares DRs with educated working controls, revealing DRs report significantly higher anxiety and depression, not explained by pre-existing mental health issues. Many DRs view poor mental health as normal during PhDs. This highlights a detrimental effect of PhD study on mental health, demanding that universities and funders review DR training and mental health support.
Publisher
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
Published On
Dec 09, 2021
Authors
Cassie M. Hazell, Jeremy E. Niven, Laura Chapman, Paul E. Roberts, Sam Cartwright-Hatton, Sophie Valeix, Clio Berry
Tags
Doctoral Researchers
mental health
anxiety
depression
higher education
PhD
wellbeing
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