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- Title
From Contemplation to Action: Mechanisms of Change in the Mentoring Academy.
- Authors
Behar-Horenstein, Linda S.; Huibin Zhang
- Abstract
Mentoring is fundamental to the professional development of research scientists in academic health centers (AHC). Qualified mentors can support the development of competencies considered most significant in training research scientists. Yet AHC faculty may have little preparation in and knowledge of how to mentor. Emerging AHC mentor academies provide educational environments whereby faculty can learn the art and practice of mentoring. However, little is known about their effectiveness. Using the Transtheoretical Change Model (TTM), this study explored how 23 mentors used newly learned information to change their communication styles and develop shared expectations with mentees. Based on an inductive analysis of 46 reflective writing assignments, the results showed that the mentor academy enabled progress through the stages of contemplation and preparation, however, mentors rarely implemented new knowledge to make changes in their approach to mentoring. The authors suggest instructional strategies that will promote actionable change and accountability for implementation.
- Subjects
MENTORING in the professions; ACADEMIC medical centers; TRANSTHEORETICAL model of change; COMMUNICATION styles; MENTORS
- Publication
Qualitative Report, 2018, Vol 23, Issue 8, p1876
- ISSN
1052-0147
- Publication type
Article