Paige Davies is a PhD researcher at Leeds Beckett University, and has recently passed her viva and is now working on her corrections. Her research was a mixed methods study to investigate the relationship between maternity care satisfaction ratings and symptoms of postnatal depression, in women from various birth categories. She also works as a research assistant and hourly paid lecturer in the School of Health and Community, and intends to continue her research journey as a Postdoctoral Researcher in 2024. Her passion lies in improving the experiences and outcomes of women in relation to health conditions that solely impact the lives of women.

Mixed Methods PhDs: An Applied Guide

Are you thinking about using mixed methods (both quantitative and qualitative data) in your PhD? This article guides you through different ways of doing mixed methods PhD research, from proposal writing to collecting and analysing data. It emphasises the importance of rigor in mixed methods research and how to achieve this.

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Navigating Reflexivity: A Guided Example to Move Beyond Reflection

Need guidance writing the reflexivity section of your thesis (or indeed writing reflexively throughout the thesis)? This article defines reflexivity as going beyond reflection to consider the influence of our positionality on our work. It covers three main types of reflexivity – personal reflexivity, methodological reflexivity and philosophical reflexivity – and includes some working examples to illustrate the thought processes and questions that facilitate transparency and rigor in research.

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Pursuing A Research PhD Is Like Launching Your Own Start-Up Business

Learn about the similarities between pursuing a PhD in a research field and launching a startup business. From selecting a viable research topic to marketing your work, PhD students and entrepreneurs have overlapping skills and mindsets that can lead to success. Read more to find out how PhD students can learn from entrepreneurial techniques to achieve success in academia.

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