Career-related peer mentoring: can it help with student development?

Weaver, Joanna C.; Bertelsen, Cynthia D.; Dendinger, Gabrielle R.

doi:10.1080/13611267.2021.1912900

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“…Peer-mentoring was a critical opportunity that ECR organizers really valued. Consistent with other studies, our collective experience was that peer-mentoring improved a number of career-relevant skills: confidence, communication, problem-solving skills, and other aspects of graduate student research life ( Weaver et al, 2021 ). The unanticipated degree of personal and emotional support was particularly valuable during the pandemic.…”

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Early career researchers benefit from inclusive, diverse and international collaborations: Changing how academic institutions utilize the seminar series

Febria

Kashian

Bertrand

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Journal of Great Lakes Research

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Section: Transformative Change In Environmental Research and Sustaina...supporting

confidence: 87%

Early career researchers benefit from inclusive, diverse and international collaborations: Changing how academic institutions utilize the seminar series

Febria

Kashian

Bertrand

et al. 2022

Journal of Great Lakes Research

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“…Institutional recognition of postdoctoral academic contributions enhances their job satisfaction and career identification ( Weng and Zhu, 2020 ). Peer cooperation and resource sharing can minimize task redundancy and conflict, while a harmonious, collaborative team environment ensures smooth work progression, staving off unnecessary interpersonal disputes and stress ( Weaver et al, 2021 ). Postdocs in supportive environments are more likely to perceive a balance between scientific work and personal life.…”

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How does workplace support promote postdoctoral career growth? A conservation of resources perspective

Li,

Hu,

Song

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundPostdoctoral researchers are critical to scholarly advancements, and promoting postdoctoral career growth is an endogenous path to help postdocs break through the “encircled city of scientific research”. However, further research is needed to fully explore the mechanisms that connect workplace support to postdoctoral career growth.MethodsDrawing from the Conservation of Resources theory, this study proposes a chain mediation model that demonstrates how workplace support enhances career growth by connecting psychological capital with work-life balance. To understand the motivation and career growth of postdocs in China, we conducted two questionnaires in 2021 and 2023 with the support of relevant stations.ResultsAnalyzing 367 questionnaires from Chinese postdocs, our research indicates that workplace support has a positive impact on career growth. Additionally, both psychological capital and work-life balance are key factors that contribute to career growth, serving as separate mediators and as part of a chain of mediators.DiscussionThis study validates the appropriateness of the Conservation of Resources theory in the study of the influence mechanism of postdoctoral career growth and proposes targeted strategies for academic institutions to improve support systems, promoting more effective career development pathways.

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“…Incorporating social network theory, it is argued that a broader network with "weak ties" is more effective than focusing exclusively on a small number of "strong ties" due to the associated access to a more significant number of referrals and resources [1]. Career-related peer mentoring facilitates connectedness to one's career choice and academic integration [47].…”

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“…During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, when engaging networking opportunities were curtailed and the exchange of research ideas restricted, the network under investigation provided a platform to interact with peers from other institutions, replicating the networking usually facilitated by conferences. Given the escalating demands confronting ECRs-demands for which they may only be partially prepared-there is potential for increased anxiety and stress levels to impact their performance [21,22,47,57]. The environment in which an aspiring academic immerses themselves can significantly influence their wellbeing and performance, underlining the role of peer interactions for both knowledge sharing and emotional and motivational reinforcement.…”

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Career Development of Early Career Researchers via Distributed Peer Mentoring Networks

Martin,

Mori,

Froehlich

2023

Merits

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This paper explores the challenges early career researchers (ECRs) face in academia and the benefits of being part of a distributed peer mentoring network. The study highlights the importance of social capital and emotional and motivational support in promoting wellbeing and career development, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, the paper examines the impact of a collaborative environment on individual productivity and the development of clear goals. The study reveals that the supportive network of like-minded, ambitious people across borders and hierarchies offers the opportunity to identify with others and create a sense of belonging. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for qualitative methods of social network analysis to investigate the meaning of social structures in the career development of ECRs.

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Career-related peer mentoring: can it help with student development?

Cited by 5 publications

References 34 publications

Early career researchers benefit from inclusive, diverse and international collaborations: Changing how academic institutions utilize the seminar series

Early career researchers benefit from inclusive, diverse and international collaborations: Changing how academic institutions utilize the seminar series

How does workplace support promote postdoctoral career growth? A conservation of resources perspective

Career Development of Early Career Researchers via Distributed Peer Mentoring Networks

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