Abstract
This qualitative case study examines the personal experiences of the authors as members of an informal support group during the dissertation phase of their doctoral process. The group consisted of four Caucasian women ranging in age from 33 to 51 years of age when the group formed. Group e-mail messages in the form of archival data taken from their electronic conversations were analyzed, and thematic analysis with constant comparison resulted in three themes emerging: motivation, attachment, and cooperation. The depth of each theme is explored, and personal stories from each author are presented. The article concludes with recommendations that colleges and universities seek ways to encourage cohort group development, both in online and traditional graduate programs.
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