All-But-Dissertation Dilemma
A Solution
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21638745 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Loretta J Bradley (0000-0003-3959-4339, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA, corresponding author), Patricia Johnson (0009-0001-7967-7705, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA), Audrey Zatopek (0009-0009-6501-6883, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA), Lynn Giang (0009-0007-9112-5974, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 493-499 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Family Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1066-4807 • E-ISSN: 1552-3950 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10664807251346972 |
| OpenAlex | W4411162713 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 20 |
Approximately 40%–70% of doctoral students leave their program without completing their dissertation (Burkholder, 2012). In this article, the authors illustrate how to demystify the dissertation process. Specifically, the authors describe a three-phase model designed to reduce this all-but-dissertation dilemma experienced by many students enrolled in couple and family counseling programs. This model focuses on mentorship, supervision, and structure. The phases and techniques involved in the process are clearly identified and are applicable to doctoral students participating in a group setting or as an individual
Dilemma · Epistemology · Psychotherapist · Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions · Health and Medical Research Impacts · Innovations in Medical Education · Philosophy · Psychology
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |