E-Mentoring PhD Scholars for Successful Research and Publication: A Qualitative Study

Title

E-Mentoring PhD Scholars for Successful Research and Publication: A Qualitative Study

Creator

Prakasha, G.S.; Lei, Jing; Aratrika, Chatterjee

Description

With advancements in digital communication, e-mentoring has become an essential tool in higher education, bridging geographical gaps and facilitating real-time interactions between mentors and scholars. The study attempts to examine the merits of e-mentoring for PhD scholars in their research and publication journey. The present study employed qualitative phenomenological approach and collected data through in-depth semi structured interviews. Through word-of-mouth approach researchers reached out to 8 PhD scholars, who used more tele and video conferencing platform to reach out to their supervisors and other resource persons. A valid interview guide has been used to collect the data. Study employed narrative thematic analysis technique to interpret the data. Findings revealed that, e-mentoring positively supported the research scholars in successfully completing their research and publication work and found it saved time, travel cost, and reduced anxiety. Future researchers may focus on application of e-mentoring in distance education.. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Transforming Business, Industry, and Education for a Dynamic World;pp.113-130

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Prakasha G.S., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Lei J., Syracuse University, United States; Aratrika C., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833737929-6; 979-833737927-2;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-7927-2.ch007

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