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A Retrospective Analysis of Leadership Identity Development and Career Paths of Doctoral Student Completers in One Leadership Program

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2014, Doctor of Education, Ashland University, College of Education.
The purpose of this exploratory, phenomenological study was to uncover the common experiences of doctoral student completers in one leadership program. It was conducted using qualitative methodology in a bound, case study format. Survey and interview data were collected and analyzed for common themes based upon the predetermined themes of leadership identity development and job and career paths. Sub-themes for leadership identity development included the following: (a) increased confidence, (b) identity affirmation, (c) personal learning and self-development, and (d) emphasis on collaborative relationships. Sub-themes related to job and career paths were as follows: (a) perceived expansion of field of work, (b) emphasis on collaborative relationships, and (c) goal attainment. One additional, separate theme identified was pride and self-fulfillment. Findings provided a voice to the doctoral students and added to current research on leadership identity development, graduate student career paths, and assessment of doctoral programs. Further exploration into the sub-themes uncovered in this study may offer insight into adult development as well as the concepts of human and social capital. Additional research into perceptions of leadership identity and career paths of non-completers as well as the impact of specific doctoral program components such as advisor relationships, cohort models, and mentorship projects may be of value.
Harold Wilson, PhD (Committee Co-Chair)
Ann Shelly, PhD (Committee Co-Chair)
Judy Alston, PhD (Committee Member)
140 p.

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  • Wagner, T. L. (2014). A Retrospective Analysis of Leadership Identity Development and Career Paths of Doctoral Student Completers in One Leadership Program [Doctoral dissertation, Ashland University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1404740585

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Wagner, Tammy. A Retrospective Analysis of Leadership Identity Development and Career Paths of Doctoral Student Completers in One Leadership Program. 2014. Ashland University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1404740585.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Wagner, Tammy. "A Retrospective Analysis of Leadership Identity Development and Career Paths of Doctoral Student Completers in One Leadership Program." Doctoral dissertation, Ashland University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1404740585

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)