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ERIC Number: ED651639
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 151
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3819-7668-7
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Defining Necessary Elements of Successful Mentorship at the Doctoral Level in Counselor Education: A Q Methodology Study
Aileen Tierney
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Idaho State University
This study served as an initial investigation into necessary components of successful mentorship at the doctoral level within Counselor Education and Supervision (CES). This study utilized Q methodology to explore the perceptions of thirteen doctoral students who identified as having a CES faculty mentor. Mentorship is a vital component of professional development within the CES field; for this reason, identifying components of successful mentorship can help counseling departments in providing specific, comprehensive support. Participants were currently enrolled CES doctoral students that identified as having a CES faculty mentor, interacted with their mentor frequently, and were satisfied with their mentorship. Participants engaged with a Q-sort activity in which they rank ordered statements based on the degree to which they agreed or disagreed with them. Items explored comprehensive components of mentorship, including social-emotional, academic, interpersonal, and characteristic components. Factor analyses were conducted to uncover themes and patterns in perceptions among the thirteen participants. Major findings suggested that doctoral student mentees consistently valued social-emotional connection with their mentor. Themes of trust, authenticity, and interpersonal connection were prevalent among the thirteen participants. Implications for counseling departments, faculty mentors, and future scholarly pursuits are discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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