Qualitative study of women and mentoring in an academic context
| dc.creator | Johnson, Krystin Tisch | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2016-11-14T23:10:06Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2011-02-19T00:09:51Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2016-11-14T23:10:06Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2000-05 | |
| dc.degree.department | Communication Studies | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | Given the potential mentoring holds, this study examines how mentoring occurs and the ways communication functions in a mentoring relationship. In other words, a functional mentoring relationship is based on two or more individuals who communicate in a manner that is beneficial to both parties. This study identifies the aspects of communication that provide a beneficial foimdation for communication in a mentoring relationship. Specifically, this research qualitatively examines the perspectives of the administrators, mentors, and the proteges involved in a mentoring program. Information gained from this study could be used to enhance mentoring relationships, thereby frirthering the interests of women in academia. | |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2346/21157 | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher | Texas Tech University | en_US |
| dc.rights.availability | Unrestricted. | |
| dc.subject | Women in education | en_US |
| dc.subject | Mentoring | en_US |
| dc.subject | Mentoring in education | en_US |
| dc.title | Qualitative study of women and mentoring in an academic context | |
| dc.type | Thesis |