2010
DOI: 10.1177/0149206310386227
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Who Is a Mentor? A Review of Evolving Definitions and Implications for Research

Abstract: The authors’ review of the mentoring literature describes how the construct has changed since Kram’s influential work in the early 1980s, the implications of such changes for the field, and suggestions for the future. In addition to highlighting changes over time in the topics mentoring researchers have studied, the authors provide an in-depth review of the way researchers have defined mentoring and the implications of those definitions. They identified approximately 40 different definitions used in the empiri… Show more

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“…This alludes to the mentoring relationship being unidirectional and altruistic however, and this is contested by Canter et al (2012) who acknowledge there are multiple reciprocal personal and professional benefits to mentoring relationships. This reciprocal nature is supported by Haggard et al (2011) who identify the core attributes of mentoring as being "reciprocity, developmental benefits and regular/consistent interaction" over time (p. 292).…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 94%
“…This alludes to the mentoring relationship being unidirectional and altruistic however, and this is contested by Canter et al (2012) who acknowledge there are multiple reciprocal personal and professional benefits to mentoring relationships. This reciprocal nature is supported by Haggard et al (2011) who identify the core attributes of mentoring as being "reciprocity, developmental benefits and regular/consistent interaction" over time (p. 292).…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 94%
“…Thus, Allen, Eby, Poteet, Lentz, and Lima (2004) suggest that mentoring has three core attributes, namely career advancement, professional commitment, and an ability to accomplish tasks by the protégé. Similarly, Haggard, Dougherty, Turban, and Wilbanks (2011) contend that mentoring has to do with reciprocity, developmental benefits and regular and consistent interaction between the mentor and the mentee. Consequently, Hughes, Ginnet, and Curphy (2012) (confidence, competence, and credibility) as significant attributes of the mentoring process in leadership and subordinate relationship.…”
Section: Mentoring Attributesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In terms of career development, mentors prepare protégés by giving challenging assignments, appointing exposed and visible tasks, coaching for achievable work objectives, and sponsoring for upcoming career opportunities (Kram, 1983). Role modeling is also an integral part of mentoring functions along with the psychological support and career development (Haggard et al, 2011). As a third function, it refers to the process of respecting and imitating a mentor (Scandura, 1992).…”
Section: Literature Review and Hypothesis Developmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Despite the theoretical and empirical support of the relationship between mentoring functions and psychological empowerment, researchers who focus on relational aspects of mentoring (Haggard, Dougherty, Turban & Wilbanks, 2011) still neglects motivational aspects (Scandura & Pellegrini, 2008). To build the bridge between developmental and motivational aspects in a mentoring relationship, we highlighted two issues.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%