Gender Differences in Research Mentorship and Pretenured Conunselor Educators

Authors

Cynthia A. Briggs, University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, University of Nebraska- Lincoln

Date of this Version

1-2010

Document Type

Article

Citation

2010 Pro>Active Publications

Comments

Journal ofWomen in Educational Leadership, Vol. 8, No. I-January 2010 ISSN: 1541-6224

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine whether pre-tenured counselor educators receive research mentorship. Furthermore, this study investigated whether mentorship differs for female and male faculty members. The instrument utilized was a web-based survey entitled the Research Mentor Quality Questionnaire (RMQQ). The 139 respondents (51.7% response rate) indicated most pre-tenured counselor educators do receive research mentorship. Additionally, the quality of research mentorship is not significantly different for females and males on most items. Implications for the profession of counselor education and suggestions for future study are presented.