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<p>Interdisciplinarity is essential in a world that requires innovative, collaborative, and holistic approaches to address complex social problems. This paper presents evaluative findings from a study of women doctoral students who participated in a two-day interactive program to bolster interdisciplinary practice. Qualitative data were collected from program participants (<i>n</i> = 26), facilitators (<i>n</i> = 4), and external supporters (e.g. funding bodies) through interviews, verbal and written feedback, observational notes, reflections, and social media posts. A grounded theory approach was used to derive key themes from all available qualitative data, and a social constructionist and social capital theoretical lens was applied in interpretation. This paper produces a much-needed theoretical foundation for interdisciplinary mechanisms that can be further validated by future research and has connections to both social constructivism and social capital theoretical principles. As well as producing a conceptual framework outlining key mechanisms, this paper provides practical recommendations that universities can implement for greater&#xa0;interdisciplinarity, and greater value for all.</p>

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Women Doctoral Students and Value Creation through Interdisciplinarity: A Focus on The Mechanisms

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    2025年8月16日

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  • Rachael Potter,
  • Cherie Crispin,
  • Maureen F. Dollard,
  • Claire Aitchison,
  • Jane Andrew

摘要

Interdisciplinarity is essential in a world that requires innovative, collaborative, and holistic approaches to address complex social problems. This paper presents evaluative findings from a study of women doctoral students who participated in a two-day interactive program to bolster interdisciplinary practice. Qualitative data were collected from program participants (n = 26), facilitators (n = 4), and external supporters (e.g. funding bodies) through interviews, verbal and written feedback, observational notes, reflections, and social media posts. A grounded theory approach was used to derive key themes from all available qualitative data, and a social constructionist and social capital theoretical lens was applied in interpretation. This paper produces a much-needed theoretical foundation for interdisciplinary mechanisms that can be further validated by future research and has connections to both social constructivism and social capital theoretical principles. As well as producing a conceptual framework outlining key mechanisms, this paper provides practical recommendations that universities can implement for greater interdisciplinarity, and greater value for all.