TPC-Journal-V5-Issue1

The Professional Counselor /Volume 5, Issue 1 194 Appendix A Component Loadings for Selection Criteria Construct Items S/R R/M CS O/C Has a good reputation as a researcher .810 Has a good reputation as a dissertation chairperson .801 Recommended by other colleagues or peers .733 Higher chance of publishing my dissertation study .606 Has excellent writing skills .586 For a beneficial recommendation letter .537 Number of chairpersons’ previous publications .460 Is doing research similar to my dissertation topic .727 I was approached by the faculty member .630 Previously worked with this person on research projects .518 .505 Has the ability to understand my methodology .490 Ability to use already collected data .473 We share a similar work ethic .743 Matches my personality style .733 Previously worked with this person as a professor .598 Willing to serve as my chair .519 Felt obligated to work with this person -.684 Previously worked with this person in my assistantship .572 Is the same race/ethnicity -.493 Note. S/R = success/reputation; R/M = research/methodology; CS = collaborative style; O/C = obligation/cultural. Appendix B Component Loadings for Behavior Construct Items WS PC AA MA PD Spoke in “we” versus “you” statements .756 Provided appropriate structure .732 Held me accountable and on track .725 Provided effective feedback on my dissertation work .698 Discussed expectations prior to the working relationship .685 Personable and comfortable to be around .872 Used humor in our interactions .678 Advocated for me with others .670 Was patient with my progress .634 Invested in me as a professional .609 Unwilling to see others’ perspectives* .711 Did not involve me in methodological decisions* .698 Did not allow for flexibility and individuality* .693 Did not focus on my strengths* .647 Did my research for me* .582 Was difficult to schedule appointments* .643 Provided helpful edits .518 .606 Was accountable and dependable .516 .582 Was patient with me and the dissertation process .519 .573 Sent me helpful research articles .521 Helped me develop relationships in the field .829 Assisted with career possibilities .694 Taught me about research practices .620 Note . WS = work style; PC = personal connection; AA = academic assistance; MA = mentoring abilities; PD = professional development * reverse-coded items; all loadings below .5 were suppressed.