Factors Related to Mentor Reports of Mentoring Functions Provided: Gender and Relational Characteristics
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2004
Keywords
Mentoring, Mentors, Formal mentoring
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1023/B:SERS.0000011078.48570.25
Abstract
In this study we examined the relationship between mentor gender, protégé gender, mentorship characteristics (e.g., mentorship type, mentorship duration, mentor experience), and mentoring functions provided as reported by mentors. Drawing on research regarding diversified mentorships and interpersonal relationships, we proposed that mentoring effectiveness would vary as a function of the gender of the mentorship participants and the characteristics of the relationship. As hypothesized, several interesting gender differences emerged from the data. Male mentors reported providing more career mentoring to their protégés, whereas female mentors reported providing more psychosocial mentoring. Contrary to expectations, mentors in informal mentorships did not report providing more mentoring than did mentors in formal mentorships. The findings demonstrate the importance of examining mentoring from the perspective of the mentor.
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Citation / Publisher Attribution
Sex Roles, v. 50, issue 1-2, p. 129-139
Scholar Commons Citation
Allen, Tammy D. and Eby, Lilian T., "Factors Related to Mentor Reports of Mentoring Functions Provided: Gender and Relational Characteristics" (2004). Psychology Faculty Publications. 39.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/psy_facpub/39
