EducationPsychology

Heather C. Trepal, Tracy A. Stinchfield, Maria Haiyasoso

2014.4.1Adultspan Journal

DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-0029.2014.00024.x

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Phenomenological study of experiences of 10 female counselor education doctoral students who are also mothers, exploring expectations and its implications for future research.

Abstract

This article presents a phenomenological study of the experiences of 10 female counselor education doctoral students who are also mothers. The interviews produced the overarching theme of expectations, with 3 subthemes: self, counselor education, and society. Implications for future research and doctoral program policy are discussed.

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TREPAL, Heather C.; STINCHFIELD, Tracy A.; HAIYASOSO, Maria. Great expectations: Doctoral student mothers in counselor education. Adultspan Journal, 2014, 13: 30–45.