Tag: phd

Background 

Research over the past decade has painted a concerning picture of the mental health of PhD students and the negative impact of doctoral studies on well-being. Findings from numerous countries worldwide suggest that the well-being of doctoral candidates significantly lags behind that of their peers with Master’s degrees, as well as the general social average. However, to our knowledge, comprehensive data on the well-being and doctoral experiences of PhD students in Hungary is still unavailable. Our research aims to fill this critical gap. 

The primary objective of our study is to obtain a cross-sectional overview of the well-being and specific doctoral experiences of PhD and DLA students in Hungary. We trust that our investigation will provide an opportunity for a more thorough understanding of the situation of doctoral students in Hungary, as well as a scientific basis for further research and the consideration of organizational or discipline-specific decisions and changes. To this end, the study seeks to reach all PhD students in Hungary, encouraging participation in a voluntary, self-reported questionnaire survey. The methodology applied during the survey allows for the comparison of results with general population data and findings published in international literature. 

The research is a cross-sectional, one-time online data collection. The instrument is a self-administered online questionnaire available to students in both Hungarian and English, making it accessible to international students pursuing doctoral studies in Hungary.