The impact and outcomes of (non-education) doctorates: the case of an emerging Bhutan

Maxwell TW, Chophel D (2020)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2020

Journal

Higher Education Springer Verlag (Germany)

Book Volume: 80

Pages Range: 1081-1102

Journal Issue: 6

DOI: 10.1007/s10734-020-00531-4

Abstract

This is a follow-up study of the impact of education doctorate holders in Bhutan (Maxwell 2018). A representative sample of doctorate holders contributed to this qualitative study. There were anticipated personal outcomes of gains in confidence and self-esteem. There were considerable gains in knowledge and research skills, and mentoring was clearly an important outcome. However, respondents were equivocal about leadership. Workplace conditions appeared to be creating dissatisfaction. Bhutan appears to be close to, or beyond, the cusp where brain drain takes over from brain gain. This, coupled with the under-representation of females amongst doctorate graduates, means development is most likely to be slowed down unless attended to. Ideas for further research are identified.

Authors with CRIS profile

Dendup Chophel

Involved external institutions

Australian National University (ANU) AU Australia (AU) University of New England (Australia) AU Australia (AU)

How to cite

APA:

Maxwell, T.W., & Chophel, D. (2020). The impact and outcomes of (non-education) doctorates: the case of an emerging Bhutan. Higher Education, 80(6), 1081-1102. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10734-020-00531-4

MLA:

Maxwell, Tom W., and Dendup Chophel. "The impact and outcomes of (non-education) doctorates: the case of an emerging Bhutan." Higher Education 80.6 (2020): 1081-1102.

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