ERIC Number: EJ1288731
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
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Effects of Mentoring Relationship Heterogeneity on Student Outcomes in Summer Undergraduate Research
Morales, Danielle X.; Grineski, Sara E.; Collins, Timothy W.
Studies in Higher Education, v46 n3 p423-436 2021
Faculty-mentored summer undergraduate research experiences (SUREs) have been shown to increase the diversity of students pursuing research careers. No existing studies have approached the issue of broadening participation in STEM research training by focusing on mentoring relationship heterogeneity (MRH) in the context of SUREs. Increasing MRH occurs when a mentee does not match a mentor in terms of gender and race/ethnicity and when the mentee's research experience depends on relationships with multiple mentors. Drawing on data from a multi-sited SURE program, we examine the effects of MRH on student satisfaction and science identity. Results indicate that students' satisfaction was not significantly affected by MRH. Greater MRH predicted reduced science identity development, but high quality faculty-undergraduate mentoring interactions moderated this negative impact. MRH has the potential to become a positive influence on student training. Results suggest that mentors should strive to improve mentoring competencies in order to better support diverse students.
Descriptors: Mentors, College Faculty, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, First Generation College Students, Racial Differences, Gender Differences, Student Diversity, Student Satisfaction, Research Training, Summer Programs, Student Research, Program Effectiveness, STEM Education, Professional Identity, Teacher Student Relationship, Competence, Self Concept
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH//DHHS)
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Identifiers - Location: Texas (El Paso)
Grant or Contract Numbers: RL5GM118969; TL4GM118971; UL1GM118970
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