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Aranda-Mena, G and Gameson, R (2012) An alignment model for the research higher degree supervision process using repertory grids - reflections on application in practice in built environment research. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 66-81.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: PhD completions; supervisory practices; repertory grids; qualitative PhD progress assessments
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1837-9133
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v12i3.2583
  • Abstract:
    From PhD-doing to PhD-done is not as from A to B. This paper aims to increasing the understanding of the complex relationship between the doctoral research and the supervisory process. The research method is that of repertory-grids where the authors discuss successful completions. The paper is argumentative in nature and provides insights to a complex process largely untested. A supervisory model previously presented by both authors (Aranda-Mena & Gameson, 2004) is tested in two areas: (1) the research process and (2) personality factors. The paper increases common understanding of what it takes to completing a PhD and supervisory challenges in such long process. Supervision is a key factor to completing a PhD and to developing the intellectual, analytical and research skills expected of PhD graduates. The authors call for more research, both theoretical and empirical, in this important area.