Challenges Faced by Young Researchers
A Quantitative Investigation
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Young researchers face several challenges during the process of their education. This study seeks to address the challenges that young researchers experience during the learning period. This was a quantitative and descriptive study. The study sample consisted of 80 students from a special education degree program doing their research work. A self-developed questionnaire was developed as the study instrument. The instrument's reliability was validated using expert feedback, and the validity was assessed. The researchers collected the data using a random sampling technique. After the data collection process was completed, analyses were performed with descriptive and inferential statistics, and the frequencies were drawn. However, the study's results showed that 82% of the respondents stated that significant issues included limited resources, insufficient mentorship, and a scarcity of available funding opportunities. The study recommends that proper training sessions to implement the research activities and procedures should be conducted for young researchers in higher education institutions. Additionally, young researchers should be supported with adequate funding to conduct research.
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Quantitative investigation, Research challenges, Research experiences, Social sciences, Young researchersReferences
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