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ERIC Number: ED664326
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 161
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3467-4254-8
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White Mentors' Cross-Cultural Experiences with Female Counselor Educators: A Generic Qualitative Study
Kelly L. Guyton
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Capella University
This research explores the experiences of White counselor educator mentors (WCEM) for female counselor educators (FCE) of a different culture. The purpose of this study is to give voice to WCEM in the cross-cultural mentorship relationship. Further, it benefits those who may engage in cross-cultural mentorship in higher education while adhering to program ethics and standards. A generic qualitative research method was used to answer the research question, "How do White mentors describe their cross-cultural experiences with female counselor educators of a different culture?" The population consisted of counselor educators who have or formally worked in counselor education and supervision programs at universities. The target population was White professors within Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) programs who have had experience mentoring individuals who identified as being of a different culture than the mentor. Four participants were interviewed via Zoom using guiding interview questions based on the ethos of care in mentoring framework. An inductive analysis was used to analyze the results. The findings led to three themes with seven subthemes. The main themes were (a) the mentor cultivated their connection with their mentee, (b) the mentor was aware of the mentee's experiences, and (c) the mentor had a core belief that affected the cross-cultural mentorship. The participants shared experiences of developing connections with their mentees through demonstrating cultural competency. The WCEM participants described their cross-cultural mentorship relationship as enjoyable and expressed gratitude for their exposure to different cultures. Participants described having respect and admiration for their FCE and indicated they facilitated supportive relationships with the mentees. These findings did not support previous research mentees who reported experiencing academic, systemic, and social challenges during cross-cultural mentorship in higher education. The implications of these findings can help CES programs strengthen their mentorship programs with diversity training, particularly related to cross-cultural mentoring. Furthermore, it can help inform counselor educators, mentors, and mentees to engage in authentic cross-cultural mentorship. [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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