The purpose of this doctoral dissertation research study is to examine the leadership styles of current DPT program directors within the United States. Participation includes the completion of a single online Qualtrics survey. This study will analyze the relationship between DPT program directors’ perceptions of their leadership style and effectiveness, and seek to understand a relationship between leadership styles with race and ethnicity. The results of this study may serve as a catalyst for further research to fill the gaps in literature associated with DPT program director leadership, and further refine the integration of leadership theory and practice in physical therapy leadership toward DPT program success.
Qualifications to participate in the study:
- Be a current Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program director at an accredited DPT program in the United States
Estimated number of minutes to complete the Qualtrics survey: 15-20 minutes
If you are qualified and interested in participating in this dissertation research study, please click HERE to take the Qualtrics survey now or copy and paste the link below: https://niu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0I0BDWvKtYDdtoq
This study has been reviewed and approved by the Northern Illinois University Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects Research #HS22-0357 and was determined to meet the criteria for exemption. The dissertation is being supervised by Dr. Jaqueline Mac, Ph.D. at jmac@niu.edu, assistant professor in Higher Education at Northern Illinois University.
If you would like to know more information about this study, please feel free to contact Dawn S. Brown, PT, DPT, EdD(c) at dbrown36@niu.edu or 815-753-5243, the principal investigator and doctoral candidate.