Preassigned psychometric split
My primary research mentor gives useful feedback on my work.
My primary research mentor communicates clear expectations.
My primary research mentor supports my development as an independent researcher.
I can obtain guidance from my primary research mentor when I need it.
My primary research mentor treats my ideas with respect.
MQ6 reverse-coded (8 - MQ6; higher = better mentoring quality)
Peers in my program share useful research knowledge.
I can ask peers for help with research challenges.
Peers provide encouragement when research becomes difficult.
I feel part of a supportive community of student researchers.
I can formulate research questions that are feasible and meaningful.
I can select appropriate methods for a research question.
I can manage and analyze data needed for my research.
I can interpret research findings accurately.
I can communicate research results in scholarly writing.
I can solve unexpected problems that arise during a research project.
I feel accepted as a member of my academic program.
I feel that people in my program value my contributions.
I can be myself in my academic program.
I feel connected to the intellectual community in my program.
BEL5 reverse-coded (8 - BEL5; higher = greater academic belonging)
I feel energetic when working on my research.
I can continue working even when research tasks are difficult.
I feel mentally resilient during demanding research periods.
I am ready to begin research tasks when I have planned to work.
My research feels meaningful to me.
I am enthusiastic about the contribution my research could make.
My research inspires me to learn more.
I am proud of the research work I am doing.
I become deeply focused when working on research.
Time passes quickly when I am absorbed in research.
It is difficult for me to stop working when a research task is going well.
Time passes quickly when I complete routine research administration.
I feel emotionally drained by my research responsibilities.
I feel used up at the end of a day of research work.
Research demands leave me feeling exhausted.
I feel tired before I begin my planned research work.
I have become less interested in my research than I used to be.
I question whether my research work is worthwhile.
I feel detached from the goals of my research.
CYN4 reverse-coded (8 - CYN4; higher = greater research cynicism)
It is difficult to concentrate on complex research tasks.
I have trouble thinking clearly when working on my research.
I make slower progress because my mind feels tired.
CW4 reverse-coded (8 - CW4; higher = greater cognitive weariness)
I intend to remain enrolled in my current program next academic year.
I am determined to complete my current graduate degree.
I expect to reach the next major research milestone in my program.
I would choose to continue in this program if I made the decision again.