Defining the Features of Mutually Beneficial Doctoral Advising Relationships

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Abstract

This systematic literature review (Grant & Booth, 2009) examines the features shaping mutually beneficial doctoral advising relationships in research-focused programs. We present findings from qualitative and quantitative empirical articles and theoretical articles that underscore the roles of power dynamics, advisor-advisee relationships, and the implications for doctoral advising. We highlight the disparities that students from marginalized identities face in doctoral advising and outline promising pathways to more equitable advising dynamics from the extant literature. We contribute to the literature on doctoral advising by synthesizing recent scholarship, uplifting equitable practices, and identifying potential areas for future research.

Authors

• Sierra Stern, University of Pittsburgh

• Gerard Dorve-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh

• Maggie Miller, University of Pittsburgh

• Charlie Diaz, University of Pittsburgh