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Publication Date: 2013
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Two Cultures Collide: Bridging the Generation Gap in a Non-Traditional Mentorship
Merriweather, Lisa R.; Morgan, Alberta J.
Qualitative Report, v18 Article 12 2013
Cross-cultural mentoring relationships between younger mentors and older mentees are increasing in frequency across all levels of post-secondary education. Generational cultural differences can result in conflict and misunderstanding and therefore should be considered in non-traditional inter-generational mentoring relationships. Through auto-ethnographic inquiry, we, a younger faculty member and older graduate student, explored our mentoring relationship. We identified communication, respect, and ambiguous roles as issues that significantly impacted our mentorship. The manifestation of power was also highlighted in the study.
Descriptors: Mentors, College Faculty, Graduate Students, Generational Differences, Cultural Differences, Ethnography, Trust (Psychology), Power Structure, Interpersonal Competence, Cultural Awareness, Interpersonal Communication, Ambiguity (Context), Role
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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