Mentoring in academia: An examination of the experiences of proteges of color
Mentoring in academia: An examination of the experiences of proteges of color
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jvb.2004.09.004
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发表时间:
2005-12-01
影响因子:
11.1
通讯作者:
Gilson, LL
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作者:
Ortiz-Walters, R;Gilson, LL
This study examines the mentoring experiences of African, Hispanic, and Native-American proteges in an academic setting. In doing so we consider whether surface-level and deep-level similarity are related to relationship satisfaction and perceived levels of support. Specifically, we consider whether for proteges of color, having a mentor who is also of color and/or who is perceived as having similar values is positively associated with satisfaction and support. Additionally, we examine from the perspective of those who mentor proteges of color, whether their relationship satisfaction is associated with having a protege who is similar or different with regards to race/ethnicity and perceived value similarity. Finally, we consider the mediating roles of interpersonal comfort and commitment. Our results indicate that graduate students of color receive more psychosocial and instrumental support from, and are more satisfied with mentors of color. Further, interpersonal comfort and commitment mediate the relationships between surface and deep-level similarity and mentoring outcomes. (c) 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.